India, April 15 -- Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban by the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after the Zimbabwe pacer chose to play the Indian Premier League while having a deal with a PSL franchise.

Muzarabani was signed as a replacement player for Islamabad United but he decided to withdraw from PSL after being approached by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

"Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency.

Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game.

"Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators...