The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for leaving the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Muzarabani, initially unsold at both IPL and PSL auctions, joined Islamabad United but later opted for the IPL, replacing Mustafizur Rahman at KKR.
In response to Muzarabani’s actions, the PCB declared him ineligible for the next two editions of the HBL PSL. The board emphasized that such moves without valid reasons violate contractual obligations and the principles of good faith in global professional sports.
The PCB stated that the ban on Muzarabani was necessary to maintain the professional integrity of the PSL. This decision aims to uphold contractual certainty and ensure that players and agents respect the league’s prestige.
Muzarabani, now playing for KKR in IPL 2026, had a mixed start with a wicketless match followed by a strong performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where he took four wickets. Two other players, Spencer Johnson and Dasun Shanaka, also left their PSL contracts for the IPL, but any disciplinary actions against them are pending announcement.
