South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch has been handed a one-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after pulling out of the tournament’s 2025 edition. Bosch, who was selected by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL draft, opted to join IPL franchise Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement for Lizaad Williams.
With the PSL and IPL schedules overlapping this year, Bosch’s withdrawal led to his suspension from the 2026 PSL season. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also issued him a legal notice, citing a breach of contract. In a statement shared by the PCB, the 30-year-old expressed regret to fans and accepted the ban, according to ESPNcricinfo:
“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. I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions.”
”To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down. 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.”
The all-rounder has featured in 86 T20 matches to date, claiming 59 wickets at an average of 32.66, including one four-wicket haul. Although Corbin Bosch hasn’t yet made his debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, he made headlines by taking a stunning catch as a substitute fielder to dismiss Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant.
The 10th edition of the PSL is set to kick off on April 11
The 10th edition of the PSL is all set to kick off on April 11, with defending champions Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi. The opening ceremony of the tournament will also be held in the same city.
Islamabad, led by Shadab Khan, clinched their third title last season by defeating Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final. The grand finale of the 2025 edition is scheduled for May 18.
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