Zimbabwe paceman banned for two years from playing in Pakistan Super League

Muzarabani only had a verbal agreement with the franchise but had not yet signed on paper but backed out of the deal after securing a deal with Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders.

It is understood that the 29-year-old is earning four times as much as he would have if he had taken up his contract in Pakistan.

"The sanction serves as a necessary measure to safeguard the professional environment of the PSL," a Pakistan Super League statement said.

"The PSL remains dedicated to ensuring that the league remains a platform where contractual certainty is respected and where the actions of all players and agents reflect the prestige of the tournament.

"The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach."

Proteas paceman Corbin Bosch was handed a one-year ban by the Pakistan Super League last year after backing out of his deal with Peshawar Zalmi to sign for IPL side Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement.

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