New Delhi: Zimbabwe fast bowlers Blessings of Mudarbani has found himself at the center of a growing controversy and his agency has vehemently denied it. Pakistan Super LeagueThe decision to impose a two-year ban on him. The fast bowler, who is currently representing Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, was fined for withdrawing from the PSL contract. IPL However, its representatives have now issued a strong explanation, insisting that no formal agreement was ever signed, calling the ban unjustified.Mudarabani was initially signed as a substitute in the PSL, reportedly in a deal worth PKR 11 million, before opting to join KKR as a substitute. Mustafizur Rehman. The move triggered disciplinary action from the PSL, led by Mohsin Naqvi, citing breach of pledge. But the player’s agency, World Sports Exchange, hit back, saying the punishment was based on a flaw.
‘No contract, no breach’: Mazarbani agency calls ban excessive
In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that while Mazarbani was approached by Islamabad United, the deal remained conditional and was dependent on obtaining a no-objection certificate from Zimbabwe Cricket. Crucially, they pointed out that such an NOC required a valid, signed contract – something that was never provided. The statement directly challenged the PSL’s stand, saying “you can’t just violate a contract you never got.”The agency further disclosed that when KKR approached Mazarbani on February 27, there was no binding obligation to prevent him from accepting the IPL offer. He called the ban “incredibly excessive” and inconsistent with past cases involving actual breach of contract. Calling it an administrative lapse, he urged the PSL to “gracefully withdraw the ban” and correct what he termed as a mistake on the part of the league.Amid the storm off the field, Mazarbani has begun to make his mark on the field. After going wicketless on debut, he made an impressive comeback with a four-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad, underscoring his value to KKR despite his limited opportunities so far.
