Karachi, April 20 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one season after the player opted out of the ongoing PSL season with Lahore Qalandars and joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR).

The PCB, in a statement, said that Shanaka's withdrawal from the PSL constituted a clear breach of "Player Registration terms" and the "Tripartite Agreement". The statement said that the cricketer will not be eligible to participate in season 2027 of the PSL.

"Following a comprehensive review of the recent contractual developments involving Dasun Shanaka and the Lahore Qalandars, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued its final dete...