Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan all-rounder, has been handed a one-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) found him guilty of breaching his contract. Shanaka had signed a contract worth PKR 75 lakh (approximately $28,500 USD) for the PSL 2026 season but withdrew to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for the injured Sam Curran. The PCB stated that Shanaka's withdrawal constituted a clear breach of both Player Registration terms and the Tripartite Agreement. Shanaka expressed regret for his actions, apologizing to fans and emphasizing his respect for Pakistani cricket. The PCB noted his regret but stressed that disciplinary action was necessary to protect the league's integrity. Shanaka is the third player this year to leave the PSL for the IPL, following Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani and Australia's Spencer Johnson, both of whom faced similar consequences.