Blessing Muzarabani agent speaks out after PSL ban

Muzarabani has been embroiled in controversy over his decision to play in the IPL. According to reports, the fast bowler had agreed a deal with Islamabad United to play in the PSL before renegging on the agreement to sign for KKR.

As a result, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced he would be banned from competing in the PSL as punishment for breaching his contract.

Muzarabani's camp has remained silent throughout the ordeal until a stunning statement from his agent claimed no contract had ever been signed, making it impossible for him to be in breach.

"We've remained quiet publicly over the last six weeks because we did not wish to create or cause anymore animosity for the Pakistan Super League/Pakistan Cricket Board than they had already created for themselves," the statement read.

"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.

"You simply cannot breach a contract you have never received. We feel ANY ban on participation in the PSL is incredibly excessive and is not consistent with the punishment given to players that have actually breached a contract in the past."

While asking for restitution, the statement made it abundantly clear that Muzarabani was not interested in burning bridges with either the PSL or Islamabad United.

"We urge the PSL to gracefully withdraw the ban and accept this situation for what it is, an administrative error at their end, nothing more. We bear no grudges toward the PSL/Islamabad United."

However, so far it appears as if the PCB has little inclination towards reviewing Muzarabani's case, let alone lifting the ban. If nothing changes, the Zimbabwe international will be ineligible to play in the PSL until 2029.