Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani’s agent, WSX Cricket, has responded to the PCB’s ban on the pacer’s participation in the PSL. Muzarabani earlier withdrew from the league, where Islamabad United had signed him for PKR 11 million, and accepted an IPL offer with Kolkata Knight Riders.
No written contract sent to Muzarabani
Following his move, the board imposed a two-year ban on him. However, his agent claims he was never sent a written contract following a verbal agreement with the franchise.
“We’ve remained quiet publicly over the last six weeks because we did not wish to create or cause any more animosity for the Pakistan Super League/Pakistan Cricket Board than they had already created for themselves,” the statement said.
“[On] 13 February, Blessing [was] approached by Islamabad United about a playing opportunity for the 2026 PSL. The deal [was] agreed subject to obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Zimbabwe Cricket. An NOC cannot be obtained without a contract from the PSL. Islamabad United/PSL announced the signing to the world via social media.”
PCB unlikely to review the ban
The agent also said that the written contract was not sent to the player by the time Kolkata reached out with an offer.
It is understood that the board does not oppose the agent’s claim of not sending a written contract. However, the PCB had earlier mentioned in its statement that terms including ‘remuneration and structure’ were discussed and ‘agreed upon through written correspondence,’ which is why the PSL considered it a breach of contract.
The board is unlikely to review the ban decision or its length, though the agent called it ‘inconsistent’ with other players who had actually violated a written contract. One such player is Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka, who opted out of the league after being roped in by Lahore Qalandars. Shanaka then accepted an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals. The PCB is believed to be reviewing his case.
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