Corbin Bosch Gets One Year Ban From Pakistan Super League After Pulling Out of PSL 2025 to Play in IPL 2025

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Corbin Bosch has been banned for one year from Pakistan Super League (PSL) after South African all-rounder pulled out of the 2025 season to take up a deal with the Indian Premier League (IPL) francise Mumbai Indians (MI).

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday (April 10) announced that they have suspended the Protea star for one year as a consequence for pulling out of this year's tournament after being selected at the draft.

Bosch, who was a diamond pick for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL draft, was subsequently signed as an injury replacement by Mumbai Indians (MI) for the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Bosch replaced his compatriot Lizaad Williams who was ruled out for the season.

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of his contract with Peshawar Zalmi, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Bosch expressed deep regret for withdrawing from the PSL, he apologized to Pakistan, Peshawar Zalmi fans, and the cricket community. He took full responsibility for his actions and accepted the consequences, including the fine and ban.

"I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the PSL and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community. To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down," Corbin Bosch said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the consequences, including the penalty fine and the one-year ban from the PSL. This has been a hard lesson, but I am committed to learning from this experience, and hope to return to the PSL in the future with renewed dedication and the trust of the fans."

PSL was moved to the window of April and May due to the Champions Trophy being held in the country in their usual window of February and March. The change led to Pakistan's top T20 tournament clashing with the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich IPL.

The tenth edition of the PSL starts on Friday (April 11) with defending champions Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.