Lahore Qalandars Celebrate Sikandar Raza’s Birthday With A ‘Messy’ Surprise
Zimbabwe all-rounder gets cake-smashed in joyful PSL team celebration amid tournament action
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The Lahore Qalandars have shown that team bonding goes well beyond the cricket pitch as they celebrated star all-rounder Sikandar Raza’s birthday with a cake-smashing celebration during the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.
Messy Celebration Shows Team Camaraderie
The Pakistan Super League franchise shared images of the celebration on their Instagram account with the caption: “The messier the celebration, the tighter the bond. Making sure the birthday boy is surrounded by love!” The post, accompanied by hashtags #QalandarDilSe, #DamaDamMast, and #HBLPSL10, shows Raza covered in birthday cake as teammates join in the celebration.
The Instagram image captures the Zimbabwe international with cake smeared across his face and jersey, surrounded by his joyful Qalandars teammates who made sure the birthday celebration was memorable and messy in the best way possible.
Birthday Wishes Pour In For Sikandar Raza
In a separate birthday post, the Lahore Qalandars acknowledged Raza’s contributions to the team: “Happy Birthday to our Qalandar, Sikandar Raza! From spinning webs to finishing games in style — your passion, energy, and fighting spirit have always inspired us!”
The 38-year-old all-rounder has been a key performer for Lahore Qalandars in PSL 10, showcasing his versatility with both bat and ball throughout the tournament.
Raza’s Cricket Journey
Born in Sialkot, Pakistan, Sikandar Raza Butt has become one of Zimbabwe’s most valuable cricket assets since making his international debut in 2013. Raza moved to Zimbabwe in 2002 along with his family and initially pursued a career as a fighter pilot before focusing on cricket.
He has represented Zimbabwe in 26 Test matches, 142 One Day Internationals, and 81 T20 Internationals, establishing himself as a dependable all-rounder on the international stage. Beyond international cricket, Raza has become a sought-after player in T20 leagues around the world, including the Pakistan Super League.
Just days before his birthday celebration, Raza demonstrated his value to the team with a fighting half-century against Multan Sultans.
Qalandars’ Tournament Journey
The Lahore Qalandars have had a team-focused approach during this PSL season, with Raza being one of their standout performers. After a recent victory, Raza shared his excitement: “What a team performance. Unbelievable.”
Despite individual brilliance from players like Raza, the Qalandars have emphasized collective effort throughout the tournament, exemplified by their celebratory posts and team-centered approach.
As the PSL 10 progresses, Raza continues to be a vital cog in the Lahore Qalandars’ campaign, bringing his experience and all-round abilities to a team that clearly values his contributions both on and off the field.
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