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News India Live, Digital Desk: Before the start of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have included Zimbabwe’s 6 feet 8 inches tall pacer Blessing Muzarabani in their team. But this deal has created a big controversy because Muzarabani is already a PSL team. islamabad united Were contracted with.
Root of controversy: PSL Breach of Contract
PCB alleges Muzarabani breached ethics by breaking his ‘binding contract’:
Deal with Islamabad United: Muzarabani was signed by Islamabad United as a replacement for West Indian Shamar Joseph. ₹1.10 crore (11 million PKR).
KKR offer: As soon as KKR approached Muzarabani as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman (who was released on BCCI instructions), he decided to leave the PSL and go to the IPL.
PCB’s tough stance: The PCB, under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, is now preparing a legal case against Muzarabani. The board believes that this harms the integrity of the league.
Will Mujarabani be banned? (Precedent from the Past)
PCB is adopting a ‘zero tolerance’ policy in this matter and there is an old example behind this:
Corbin Bosch Case: Last year (2025), South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch left Peshawar Zalmi and chose Mumbai Indians. After this the PCB One-season ban Had put it.
Mujarabani may also be banned from playing PSL in future.
Clash of Schedules
A major reason for this controversy is the association of both the leagues:
PSL 11: 26 March to 3 May 2026.
IPL 2026: 28 March to 31 May 2026. Since both the tournaments are running at the same time, players are having to choose one. Most of the foreign players are giving priority to the big stage and huge salaries of IPL.
Muzarabani’s role in KKR
KKR has signed him because their key bowlers Mathisha Pathirana and Harshit Rana are injured. Mujarabani 17 March 2026 Will join the team after reaching Kolkata.