Legspinner Rishad Hossain. Photo: Collecetd

DHAKA, May 26, 2025 (BSS)-Legspinner Rishad Hossain made a debut to remember
in franchise cricket, finishing with 13 wickets in just seven matches for
eventual champions Lahore Qalandars in the just concluded Pakistan Super
League (PSL).

This is the third best debut by a Bangladeshi player in the franchise
cricket. Shakib Al Hasan took 19 wickets in Vitality Blast T20 cricket in
England for Worcestershire debut season in 2011.

Pacer Mustafizur Rahman is in the list as the second best, having scalped 17
wickets for his debut season with Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier
League (IPL) in 2016.

Rishad has the chance to topple his two senior mates but he had to leave the
PSL in the midst of the tournament due to his national commitment as
Bangladesh had the series with UAE.

In the first phase, he took nine wickets in four matches. He later rejoined
the side during playoffs and took four wickets in three matches. His
performance was instrumental in helping Lahore Qalandars to seal the PSL
title.

Rishad finished as 10th position amongst the bowlers in this season in PSL by
playing just seven matches. His average is also fifth best amongst the
bowlers who bowled at least 20 overs.