The Zimbabwe pacer withdrew from his contract with Islamabad United to join KKR.
In order to join the KKR squad, Muzarabani has pulled out of his contract with Islamabad United for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. He is only the second player to withdraw from PSL in favour of a move to the IPL.
Last year, Corbin Bosch did the same, joining Mumbai Indians (MI) as a replacement for pacer Lizaad Williams. He was picked in the Diamond category by Peshawar Zalmi, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to impose a one-year ban on the South African all-rounder from participating in the PSL.
Now, the PCB is reportedly contemplating legal action against Muzarabani for breaking his PSL contract.
The Zimbabwean cricketer was picked by Islamabad United for PKR 11 million for the 11th edition of PSL, set to begin on March 26. However, when the Kolkata-based IPL franchise approached him, the lanky fast bowler decided to forfeit his contract with Islamabad.
According to a report in Geo Super, the PCB intends to take legal action against Blessing Muzarabani for his late withdrawal from the Pakistani T20 league.
Muzarabani caught everyone’s attention with his impressive performance in the recently held T20 World Cup, picked 13 wickets as Zimbabwe defeated Australia and Sri Lanka in the group stage to qualify for Super 8s
With his arrival, KKR’s pace attack has received a major boost. The franchise had to release Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman on BCCI’s instructions earlier this year.
"KKR have signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani to join the squad for the upcoming TATA Indian Premier League 2026 season. The 6 ft 8" right-arm quick has emerged as one of Zimbabwe's leading pace bowlers in the shortest format, known for his steep bounce and ability to strike in key phases of the innings," KKR said in a statement.
"Muzarabani brings significant T20 experience, having claimed over 90 wickets in more than 80 T20 Internationals at an average of around 21, with best figures of 3/8. His pace and consistency across global leagues and international cricket add further depth to KKR's pace attack heading into the season."