Lahore Qalandars Celebrate Sikandar Raza’s Birthday With Playful Cake Fight
Zimbabwe star receives messy surprise from teammates as PSL franchise shows their brotherhood
oyce Joyson is a sports, beauty, and lifestyle writer with over a year of experience creating engaging content. She holds a triple majors bachelor’s degree in History, Political Science, and Geography from IIS University and a Master’s in Mass Communication and Journalism from Kristu Jayanti College.
Read full bio of Joyce
Image: Instagram
Lahore Qalandars Show Their Playful Side In Team Celebration
The Lahore Qalandars have once again demonstrated that cricket isn’t just about fierce competition on the field—it’s also about the bonds formed off it. In a recently shared Instagram post, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise gave fans a glimpse into their team culture with a celebratory video featuring Zimbabwe international Sikandar Raza and his teammates.
The video, captioned “Boys will be boys, no matter how old!” shows what appears to be a birthday celebration for Raza that quickly turns into a cake-smearing fest. The post humorously highlights how the “Qalandars family sure knows how to make every celebration full of heart and a lot of mess.”
In the image from the post, players can be seen enjoying themselves during what appears to be a cake-cutting ceremony that evolved into a playful food fight, with cake smeared across faces and shirts—a testament to the team’s close-knit relationship.
Behind The Celebration: Sikandar Raza’s Birthday Party
A look at Lahore Qalandars’ recent Instagram activity confirms this was indeed Sikandar Raza’s birthday celebration. In a previous post, the franchise explicitly wished him happy birthday, writing: “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!”
Another related post from the team featured Raza with cake on his face with the caption: “The messier the celebration, the tighter the bond. Making sure the birthday boy is surrounded by love!” This clearly establishes the context of the playful video as part of the Zimbabwe all-rounder’s birthday festivities with his PSL teammates.
Sikandar Raza: The Man Behind The Celebration
For those unfamiliar with Sikandar Raza, he has established himself as one of Zimbabwe’s premier cricketers in recent years. Born in Sialkot, Pakistan, Raza later moved to Zimbabwe where he became a naturalized citizen and went on to represent the African nation in international cricket.
Raza made his One Day International debut for Zimbabwe in May 2013 and his Test debut in September of the same year. He has since become known for his all-round abilities, contributing with both bat and ball. Raza is particularly renowned for his off-spin bowling and middle-order batting prowess.
Recent Form In The PSL
Raza has been in impressive form during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season. Several recent posts from both the Lahore Qalandars and his management team highlight his contributions to the franchise.
In a match against Multan Sultans, Raza scored a fighting half-century, with the team acknowledging his efforts: “Tried his best! Sikandar manages a fighting 50.” Another post described him as “consistency personified,” delivering “another impactful bowling spell” in a high-intensity match against Karachi Kings.
A particularly notable performance came in another recent match where he took two wickets with an economy rate of just 4 runs per over, demonstrating his value as an all-rounder in the T20 format.
The Qalandar Brotherhood
The celebration video and related posts offer fans an insight into the team culture at Lahore Qalandars. The franchise seems to pride itself on fostering a family-like atmosphere among players, as evidenced by their hashtag #QalandarDilSe (Qalandars from the heart).
Raza himself acknowledged this brotherhood in one of his own posts after a team victory, writing, “What a team performance. Unbelievable. #alhamdulillah #qalandar #lahoreqalandar #qalandarbrothers.”
This sense of camaraderie is particularly important in franchise cricket, where players from different countries come together for a relatively short period each season. The bonds formed during these interactions can enhance on-field performance through improved communication and trust.
The Full Experience
The Lahore Qalandars have invited fans to enjoy the complete birthday celebration video on YouTube, promising more moments of team bonding and lighthearted fun. For cricket enthusiasts interested in seeing beyond the boundaries and boundaries of professional cricket, such content offers a refreshing glimpse into the human side of the sport.
The PSL continues to build its reputation not just as a competitive cricket tournament, but as a platform that showcases the personalities and relationships that make the sport so beloved globally.
Read full bio of Joyce
