Pakistan Cricket Board plans legal action after Muzarabani skips PSL to join IPL
India Today
Blessing Muzarabani faces legal action from the PCB after leaving his PSL contract with Islamabad United to join Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. This is the second time in as many years that a player has ditched PSL for the IPL.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to take legal action against Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani following his withdrawal from a binding contract with Islamabad United for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), according to a report from GeoSuper. Muzarabani had signed with United as a replacement for Shamar Joseph, committing to a reported sum of Rs11 million for the tournament scheduled from March 26 to May 3.
However, he instead opted to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who was released by the franchise earlier this year on the recommendation of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Muzarabani’s decision to break his PSL agreement has been met with a firm response from the PCB, which is moving forward with legal proceedings based on breach of contract. This episode marks the second year in succession that a player initially contracted to a PSL franchise has chosen to join an IPL team.
The previous season saw South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch, selected as a Diamond Pick by Peshawar Zalmi, subsequently join Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement. Following his withdrawal from PSL commitments, Bosch received a one-season ban from participating in the league, reinforcing the PCB's strict stance on such contract violations.
Muzarabani's recent selection by KKR comes after a strong showing in the T20 World Cup. The Zimbabwean pacer played a key role in helping his national team top their group and reach the Super Eight stage of the competition.
During the tournament, Muzarabani took 13 wickets in six matches, placing him just one wicket short of becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker. His figures included a standout performance of four wickets in Zimbabwe's group-stage victory over Australia, underlining his value on the international stage.
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