Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has decided to play in the Indian Premier League this season after leaving his contract in the Pakistan Super League. The tall fast bowler will now be seen playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL season.
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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 13, 2026
Muzarabani Joins KKR as Replacement
The 6 feet 8 inches tall pacer has been added to the KKR squad as a replacement for Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. The team management decided to bring Muzarabani into the squad to strengthen their pace bowling attack for the tournament.
Muzarabani is known for his height and bounce, which often troubles batsmen. Because of his long arms and high release point, he can generate extra bounce from the pitch.
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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 13, 2026
Earlier Signed by Islamabad United
Before this move, Muzarabani had already signed a contract with Islamabad United to play in the Pakistan Super League. However, he suddenly left that contract and chose to play in the IPL instead.
This unexpected decision has created some tension between the player and the Pakistan cricket authorities.
PCB Unhappy With the Decision
Reports say that the Pakistan Cricket Board is not happy with Muzarabani’s decision. According to the board, the player broke the agreement he had signed for the PSL.
Because of this, the PCB is now thinking about taking legal action against the Zimbabwe bowler. The board believes that leaving the contract like this goes against the rules of the league.
A Big Opportunity in IPL
For Muzarabani, playing in the Indian Premier League is a big opportunity. The IPL is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, where players get a chance to play with and against some of the best cricketers.
Now it will be interesting to see how the tall Zimbabwe pacer performs for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season and whether the situation with the Pakistan Cricket Board develops further.