Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has bluntly slammed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the handling of the Blessing Muzarabani episode.
The whole Blessing Muzarabani controversy has now become a big talking point in the world of cricket, and things are getting messy with each passing day. It was just the Zimbabwe fast bowler’s simple call to pick the IPL 2026 over PSL 2026, but it has now turned into a major controversy.
Blessing Muzarabani’s agent revealed shocking details
Blessing Muzarabani has been banned for two years by the PCB after he left the PSL 2026 and joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying that the bowler did not respect his commitment to the PSL.
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But the story took a shocking turn when Muzarabani’s agent revealed the details. The Zimbabwe bowler’s agent has clearly said that there was no proper contract signed between Muzarabani and Islamabad United.
It was only a basic talk and agreement in words, nothing official on paper. Even when KKR approached them, the PSL team still didn’t send the agreement.
Aakash Chopra hits out at PCB over Blessing Muzarabani controversy
And because of that, the bowler signed the contract with the KKR for the IPL 2026. Reacting to the episode, Aakash Chopra said that it was certain that the PCB was not going to tolerate Muzarabani leaving the PSL for the IPL, but they forgot their “technical flaw” in the whole drama.
Chopra said in a video he posted on his X handle on Sunday, “PSL has banned Blessing Muzarbani for two years. You know why? Because he left the PSL contract and signed the IPL. And such a breach of agreement and contract will not be tolerated. Especially when IPL is involved. Because, of course, you know if you know. But no agreement was signed. There was only a verbal agreement for something. Yes, you called me; I can come. They have agreed on some terms.”
Aakash Chopra explains why NOC needs proper contract
The cricket pandit further explained that a player needs a proper signed contract to get a no-objection certificate (NOC) from their home board. Without the NOC, players cannot officially confirm participation in any league, for which they need agreement on paper.
Since no contract was given to Blessing Muzarabani by the Islamabad United team, he could not even apply for the NOC at that stage. During this time, KKR approached the Zimbabwe star with a proper offer and clear paperwork. So, he accepted it and moved to the IPL.
Aakash Chopra calls PSL punishment harsh on Muzarabani
Chopra feels that this situation has been handled poorly and questioned the PSL and PCB on how a player can be blamed for breaking a contract that was never actually signed. He also called the punishment given to the bowler very harsh.
The cricket pandit further explained, “They say, Khisyani Billi Khamma Noche. This is absolutely right. That saying is sitting in the right place. Why? Because you did not sign the contract. Because you did not send the agreement. How will the thing that was not sent be signed? And it is really harsh. On two counts. First, ban for two years. This is generally a really harsh thing. In which your administrative clerical error is that you do not send a contract.”
He did not cheat: Chopra defends Muzarabani
Muzarabani has been facing heavy criticism, with many accusing him of betraying the PSL, and the commentator slammed those for blaming him without knowing all the facts.
PSL ban Blessing Muzarabani for breach of contract after, they claim, he picked the #IPL after signing with the PSL.
But Muzarabani’s agent denies that, saying no contract was signed.
My take on the matter… What’s your opinion? #AakashVani pic.twitter.com/AJFobnsvFf
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 19, 2026
Chopra signed off by saying, “And second, the amount of hate the poor guy is getting on social media. Hate is also useless these days. So much hate is getting the poor guy that he has cheated the Pakistan Super League. He did not cheat. This is not an agreement. That’s the reality.”
