Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan allrounder, has been banned for one year from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after he withdrew from the tournament to join the Indian Premier League (IPL). Initially picked by the Lahore Qalandars for $27,000, Shanaka later signed with Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for Sam Curran, reportedly earning $214,000. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that his withdrawal breached the terms of his registration and the tripartite agreement he signed with the PSL and its franchises. In a statement, Shanaka expressed regret for his actions and apologized to fans in Pakistan, stating he did not plan to join another tournament at the time of his withdrawal. He hopes to return to the PSL in the future. Shanaka's ban follows similar disciplinary action against other players, including Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who received a two-year ban for a similar situation.