Zimbabwe paceman Blessing Muzarabani's agent hits back after two-year PSL ban

Muzarabani had initially agreed to join Islamabad United following the PSL auction but had not yet signed any contract, but pulled out to instead sign for IPL outfit Kolkata Knight Riders.

The paceman was then given a two-year ban from participating in the PSL but the player's agent, Rob Humphries, slammed the decision and went on to give his version of what transpired.

In a statement posted to the agency's social media account, Humphries said: "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.

"(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.

"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."