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. The team made its ICL debut on 11 March 2008 in a match against the winners of the previous version, the

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. The Lahore Badshahs team was unique within the ICL as it was solely composed of Pakistani players who have previously played for their

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. " Badshah" is a Persian word, also used in Urdu, which translates to ''King'' or ''Emperor''

Previous performance

They are only Pakistani club team to win any international club tournament since the International 20:20 Club Championship, won by Faisalabad Wolves.

References

Indian Cricket League teams Cricket clubs established in 2008 Cricket in Lahore Former senior cricket clubs of Pakistan Badshas 2008 establishments in Pakistan 2009 disestablishments in Pakistan {{India-cricket-team-stub