Taking strict action against Dasun Shanaka, Pakistan Cricket Board has banned the Sri Lankan captain for one year. pakistan super league After withdrawing from the tournament to join an IPL franchise. Shanaka was initially signed to PSL but later joined Rajasthan Royals As a replacement for the current Indian Premier League season Sam Curran. Following a review, the PCB ruled that their decision to withdraw on 21 March was a breach of contractual obligations. “The findings indicate that the withdrawal was made on grounds not recognized within the existing contractual framework,” the PCB said on Monday, referring to its investigation into the situation involving Shanaka and Lahore Qalandars. The board has also imposed a ban of two years blessings to muzarabani For similar issue. However, his agent Rob Humphries backtracked, arguing that the fast bowler never formally signed a PSL contract and the punishment should be reconsidered. Shanaka, who captained Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, is one of a growing list of players choosing IPL opportunities over PSL commitments. The schedule overlap between the two leagues has accelerated this trend, with players increasingly turning to the more lucrative Indian competition whenever the opportunity arises. A similar situation played out last season when Corbin Bosch opted to leave his stint with Peshawar Zalmi and join Mumbai Indians. This year, both Muzarabani and Spencer Johnson made the same move, converting their PSL deals to the IPL. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals have made a strong start to IPL 2026 and are third in the table with four wins from six matches, eight points and a net run rate of +0.599.