Pakistan Cricket Board weighs legal action over player's move to IPL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering legal action against Zimbabwean bowler Blessing Muzarabani for an alleged breach of contract after he withdrew from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) Muzarabani, contracted to play for Islamabad United, has instead signed with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, set to begin on March 28 This marks the second consecutive year an overseas player has chosen an IPL opportunity over a PSL agreement, following Corbin Bosch's move in 2025 The PCB's potential legal challenge highlights the growing scheduling and player-access conflicts between the two prominent T20 leagues

As the IPL season approaches, several other franchises are also in the spotlight. Speculation surrounds the future of MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with former teammates suggesting the veteran may adopt a 'mentor-cum-player' role in what could be his final season The franchise has also made significant roster changes, notably acquiring Sanju Samson from the Rajasthan Royals Elsewhere, there are calls for Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma, who has undergone a significant physical transformation, to play a full on-field role rather than being used as a batting 'Impact Player', with pundits arguing a fully fit player of his caliber should contribute throughout the match