Sri Lanka's Shanaka Given One-Year PSL Ban for Unilateral Withdrawal
- Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka has been banned for one year from the Pakistan Super League and will be ineligible to participate in the 2027 edition due to his unilateral withdrawal from the 2026 tournament.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board stated that Shanaka's withdrawal violated contractual obligations and required action to preserve the integrity of the Pakistan Super League.
- Shanaka apologized, expressing regret and respect for Pakistani fans and the PSL, and hoped to return with renewed dedication.
- Similar bans were imposed on players Blessing Muzarabani and Corbin Bosch for withdrawing from the PSL to participate in the Indian Premier League.
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Sri Lanka’s Shanaka banned from PSL for 1 year for breaking contract and going to IPL
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Sri Lanka allrounder Dasun Shanaka was banned for one year from the Pakistan Super League on Monday after breaking his agreement to join the Indian Premier League.
Sri Lanka's Shanaka banned from PSL for 1 year for breaking contract and going to IPL
Sri Lanka allrounder Dasun Shanaka has been banned for one year from the Pakistan Super League after breaking an agreement to join the Indian Premier League instead. Shanaka was picked by defending champions the Lahore Qalandars at the PSL auction…
PCB Ban Dasun Shanaka for One Year After Sri Lankan Cricketer Opts out of PSL, Later Joins IPL
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. 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). Sports News | PCB Ban Dasun Shanaka for One Year After Sri Lankan Cricketer Opts out of PSL, Later Joins IPL.
Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka given one-year PSL ban for unilateral withdrawal
Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspended after leaving the Pakistan Super League and joining the Indian Premier League, after Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani got a two-year ban earlier this month.
Sri Lanka's Shanaka given one-year PSL ban for unilateral withdrawal
April 20 : Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka, who withdrew from this year's Pakistan Super League and later joined Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, has been banned from the next edition of the PSL, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday.Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspe
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