ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): 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.
PSL 2026 schedule
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the official Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) schedule, which will take place across six venues from March 26 to May 3, 2026.
According to the schedule, for the first time, eight teams will play 44 matches in Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi. Faisalabad and Peshawar will become the newest venues to host a marquee tournament.
“The eight participating teams in the 39-day event are Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Rawalpindi Pindiz,” the PCB said in a statement.
According to the schedule, each team will play 10 matches, with the top four sides qualifying for the knockout stage. The knockout stage, including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final, will be held from April 28 to May 3.
“The final will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, May 3, with a reserve day on May 4,” the PCB said.
