‘You can’t breach a contract you never received’: Muzarabani’s camp slams 'excessive' PSL ban Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has found himself at the center of a contentious dispute after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) imposed a two-year ban on him for withdrawing from a deal to join the league. His agency, World Sports Xchange, has strongly contested the decision, arguing that no formal contract was ever signed, rendering the ban unjustified. Muzarabani, currently playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, had initially been lined up as a replacement signing for Islamabad United in the PSL, reportedly on a deal worth PKR 11 million. However, he opted to join KKR instead, leading to disciplinary action from the PSL. The PSL, led by its chairman Mohsin Naqvi, cited a breach of commitment as the reason for the ban. However, Muzarabani’s representatives clarified that the agreement with Islamabad United was conditional and required a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Zimbabwe Cricket. They emphasized that such an NOC could only be issued if a valid, signed contract was in place—a requirement that was never fulfilled. The agency’s statement directly challenged the PSL’s stance, asserting, “You simply cannot breach a contract you have never received.” The agency further explained that when KKR approached Muzarabani on February 27, there were no binding obligations preventing him from accepting the IPL opportunity. They described the ban as “incredibly excessive” and inconsistent with past cases where actual contractual breaches were addressed. The representatives called on the PSL to “gracefully withdraw the ban” and correct what they termed an administrative error.#pakistan_super_league #blessing_muzarabani #islamabad_united #world_sports_xchange #zimbabwe_cricket
Harshit Rana Out for IPL 2026, KKR Seeks Replacement Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League 2026 season due to a knee injury sustained during T20 World Cup warm-up matches. The injury, which occurred while representing India, has forced the Delhi-based player to miss both the global tournament and the IPL. India replaced Rana with Mohammed Siraj, who made a strong debut with a three-wicket haul in the opening game against the USA. Rana’s absence is a significant blow to KKR, as the team had planned for him to handle the death overs following Andre Russell’s retirement. The squad is now actively seeking a replacement to fill the void. On Friday, KKR announced the signing of Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who will replace Mustafizur Rahman, who was released in accordance with BCCI guidelines. Compounding KKR’s challenges, Matheesha Pathirana, a high-profile acquisition for INR 18 crore, is also doubtful. The Sri Lankan pace bowler was ruled out of the T20 World Cup and has a history of injury issues, which led to his previous release by Chennai Super Kings. His fitness remains uncertain, leaving the team without a reliable option to address their middle-overs and death-over struggles. KKR management has not yet provided updates on Pathirana’s status, further complicating their preparations. The team’s management is reportedly working to secure a bowler with similar skills to Rana, capable of performing in the critical middle and death overs. In addition to Rana’s injury, KKR’s schedule for IPL 2026 has been revealed. The team will open their campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 29 at Wankhede Stadium.#kolkata_knight_riders #matheesha_pathirana #harshit_rana #mohammed_siraj #blessing_muzarabani
