The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a defense regarding its two-year ban on Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who failed to honor a verbal agreement with Islamabad United for the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL). Despite no formal contract being signed, the PCB insists that a clear agreement was made, which Muzarabani later disregarded to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The player was initially approached by Islamabad United in February, with a proposed deal of PKR 11 million. However, after withdrawing from the PSL, the PCB accused him of unprofessional conduct, leading to the ban. Muzarabani's agent, Rob Humphries, criticized the PCB's actions, stating that the player could not secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Zimbabwe Cricket without a formal contract, which was never provided. He described the ban as excessive and unjustified, emphasizing that the agreement was contingent upon obtaining the NOC.