The Rangpur Riders are playing to win once again in the Caribbean this July by securing three Pakistani players. The Riders have strengthened their team by adding the Pakistani trio Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, and Khawaja Nafay.

Riders won a remarkable GSL campaign last year and the addition of these three supreme Pakistani players just ensures that their squad is going to be filled with international skill and power.

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Experienced middle-order all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed will play an important role in the middle overs by combining his two skills, clean hitting and part-time off-spin.

The Ranpur Riders have recruited the duo Akif Javed and Khawaja Nafay due to their participation in the Bangladesh Premier League. Akif Javed is widely known because of his performance in the BPL; he extends the range of bowling attacks in the team.

Meanwhile, Khawaja Nafay can greatly help the team by using his abilities to go after other teams spinners. This skill is important on the Providence surface, as early momentum often rules early match results.

The 2025 GSL will be held at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from July 10 to 18. The opening match will be between Rangpur and hosts Guyana.

Having won last year, the Rangpur Riders are looking forward to cementing their next victory with the help of the Pakistani trio s skill, firepower and aggression.