Lahore Qalandars proprietor Sameen Rana (left) and Warwickshire County Cricket Membership Finance Director Abraham Khan signal an MoU on August 31, 2025. — Reporter
Forming a joint international enterprise between the 2 skilled cricket golf equipment, Warwickshire County Cricket Membership [WCCC] pronounces a brand new partnership with Lahore Qalanders, demonstrating a shared dedication to develop a long-term strategic imaginative and prescient that can assist to develop cricket throughout Birmingham and Warwickshire within the UK, and Lahore in Pakistan.
Formally launching in Autumn, the partnership contains the roll-out of mutually useful ventures for 2026 and past, which is able to give attention to expertise and efficiency growth by means of participant and coach exchanges, academies and scouting networks, group tasks, assist for grassroots cricket, and industrial alternatives.
The partnership, introduced by WCCC, follows the milestone acquisition for the membership of Birmingham Phoenix alongside companions, Knighthead LLP, final month.
Abraham Khan, Finance Director of WCCC, commented, “Collaborating with Lahore Qalanders is not only about cricket at the highest level, but is about creating opportunities that will further enhance the growth of the game.
“By working together, we can pave the way for youth pathways, bolster funding and support for grassroots cricket, launch community initiatives and pool shared resources for development across all levels of the club.
“Our commitment to a collaborative approach comes from a shared belief that cricket can be a powerful force for positive change. This is a new chapter for the club and places WCCC and Lahore Qalanders at the forefront of a global cricket partnership, and I’m excited to see the impact this will have for our fans, our cities, and the future of the game.”
Sameen Rana, Lahore Qalandars proprietor and COO, stated, “This partnership with Warwickshire County Cricket Club is a landmark moment for Lahore Qalandars. Our philosophy has always been to think beyond boundaries, and this is another step in that journey. Together, we aim to elevate professional performance, unlock new avenues to identify and nurture talent, and use the power of cricket to inspire and connect our communities in Lahore and Birmingham.”
He additional added: “This collaboration is not just about cricket, it is about building shared pathways for players, coaches and fans, while expanding our global reach and creating new opportunities for growth. We believe this joint venture will establish a sustainable model that strengthens both clubs on and off the field and the most importantly, leaves a lasting legacy for the future of the game.”
The partnership was brokered by the British Pakistan Initiative [BPI] following an Academy Tour to Lahore, organised by Raf Sabir, Finance Director for CVS, in March 2025, making a cultural and sporting alternate that advanced right into a complete long-term strategic alliance, now set to reshape the cricketing panorama in each Birmingham and Lahore.
