The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch from playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one year.
The decision was made on Thursday, when Bosch unilaterally terminated his contract with Peshawar Zalmi to join Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians as a replacement player. Bosch, 30, was selected in the Diamond category by the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi during the PSL 10 Draft, held in Lahore on January 13 of this year.
However, the all-rounder elected to withdraw from the PSL in preference of joining the Mumbai Indians, replacing injured South African pacer Lizaad Williams.
In an official statement, the PCB confirmed the punishment and stated that Bosch will be ineligible for selection in next year's PSL. The board stressed the importance of player loyalty and professionalism, especially for those who enter into contractual agreements with PSL franchises.
In reaction to the fine, Bosch made an apology through a statement issued by the PCB.
Corbin Bosch has expressed apologies for disappointing the Pakistan cricket community and Peshawar Zalmi supporters by withdrawing from the PSL 2025. He took full responsibility for the one-year ban and his behavior. He intends to grow from the error and return in the future.
“I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community.
The HBL PSL is a prestigious tournament, and I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions. To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down. I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the consequences, including the penalty fine and the one-year ban from the HBL PSL. This has been a hard lesson, but I am committed to learning from this experience and hope to return to the HBL PSL in the future with renewed dedication and the trust of the fans,” Bosch said in a statement issued by PCB.
The South African made his international debut in December 2024 during an ODI against Pakistan in Johannesburg, and he has since played one Test and two ODIs for South Africa. While his international career is still in its early stages, Bosch has made waves in franchise cricket.
Bosch was a vital element in MI Cape Town's victorious SA20 2025 campaign, as his all-around performances helped Rashid Khan's team win the title.
(IANS inputs)
