India, March 22 -- The rivalry between the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) is spilling off the field. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday warned international cricketers who abandoned their PSL 11 contracts to join IPL 2026 as injury replacements.

High-profile exits include Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka, who joined Rajasthan Royals, and Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders. Both were initially slated for Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United, respectively. Naqvi confirmed that legal action is being considered, citing a growing trend of players treating PSL as a fallback before IPL offers. Last year, South African pacer Corbin Bosch faced similar proceedings.

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