Quetta Gladiators spinner Abrar Ahmed says his team is ready to reset and bounce back in the Karachi leg of 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) after a disappointing start in Lahore.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, Abrar said the team has moved on from its earlier struggles and is fully focused on restarting its campaign.
“We have left the previous stage behind because it wasn’t good for us. Now we want to begin again from here,” he said.
Abrar expressed hope that conditions in Karachi will favor bowlers, especially spinners, as the tournament progresses.
Looking back at Quetta’s performance in Lahore, he admitted the team lost matches despite being in strong positions.
“We were winning some matches but lost them due to mistakes in the middle order. In a couple of games, including against Islamabad and Karachi Kings, we had control but couldn’t finish,” he said.
He emphasized that the team’s main goal is collective success rather than individual achievements.
“My personal goal is simple, to win the trophy for Quetta Gladiators,” Abrar said. He added that maintaining a good economy rate and bowling consistently is more important than leading the wicket charts if it helps the team reach the final.
Talking about modern T20 cricket, Abrar said bowlers need to be smarter in a format that favors batters.
“You have to read the wicket, understand the batter, and adjust your plans accordingly. Everything is about situation-based bowling,” he explained.
He also pointed out the impact of the absence of crowds, saying that players miss the energy and atmosphere fans bring to the game and expressing hope that supporters will return to the stands soon.
Addressing criticism, Abrar said he remains focused only on his performance, stressing that his role is to play cricket and stay committed to his game regardless of where he plays.
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