LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Cricket Board has declared Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani ineligible to participate in the next two editions of the Pakistan Super League following a disciplinary review over a contractual violation.
In an official statement, the PCB said the decision was taken after the player failed to honour agreed commitments, undermining the professional and contractual framework of the league.
The board further explained that Muzarabani was already committed to vital aspects of the contract, including the stipend and structure, in writing, and thus it constituted a binding agreement. Nonetheless, he made himself available for a competing commitment, something that the PCB considered a breach of the terms of engagement.
The PCB highlighted that cricket tournaments based on franchises rely on trust, transparency, and commitment to agreements, adding that such breaches may have serious consequences for the league.
“The integrity of the PSL relies upon consistent and ethical behavior from all parties involved; entering into a conflicting arrangement despite the binding agreement is not acceptable,” it noted.
The board maintained that the two-year ban reflects the seriousness of the violation and serves to protect the interests of franchises, stakeholders, and the league’s recruitment process.
While acknowledging the complexities of modern cricket schedules, the PCB reiterated that it would not compromise on maintaining professionalism and contractual certainty within the PSL.
Blessing Muzarabani leaves PSL 2026 after securing IPL deal
Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has opted to leave Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after a deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
ESPNcricinfo has reported that Muzarabani has informed Islamabad United, his team in PSL 2026, of his decision to withdraw.
Earlier today, the franchise confirmed the signing in a post on X as a replacement for Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming season of IPL.
In December 2025, KKR released Mustafizur on the instructions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following his release, he was signed by Lahore Qalandars in the PSL, which starts from March 26.
Islamabad United signed Blessing Muzarabani days after he went unpicked at the PSL auction on February 11. He was United’s direct signing after West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph left the squad.
With the PSL and IPL running concurrently for the second year, this is the second successive time that a player initially signed by a PSL team has ended up at the IPL.
The 29-year-old recently impressed in the 2026 T20 World Cup, finishing with 13 wickets, which further strengthened his reputation as a reliable pace option in T20 cricket.
