Summary
Blessing Muzarabani has been banned from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years after choosing to play for the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders instead of Islamabad United. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that this decision violated contractual commitments.
Key Facts
- Blessing Muzarabani is a Zimbabwean fast bowler.
- He joined the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman.
- Muzarabani had previously agreed to play for PSL team Islamabad United.
- The IPL and PSL seasons overlap, making it hard to play in both leagues.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) cited a breach of contract as the reason for the ban.
- South African bowler Corbin Bosch was banned from the PSL for a similar issue last year.
- Pakistani players have not played in the IPL since 2008 due to political tensions between India and Pakistan.
