The move comes after the PCB reviewed Shanaka’s withdrawal from PSL 2026 with Lahore Qalandars to fulfil his IPL 2026 commitment with Rajasthan Royals.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Sri Lankan captain and all-rounder Dasun Shanaka from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years. The decision was announced on Monday after the board found that Shanaka pulled out of the ongoing season without proper approval.

The PCB has banned Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka from the 2027 PSL season. The decision follows Shanaka's withdrawal from Lahore Qalandars to join the IPL's Rajasthan Royals, which the board deemed a clear breach of contract.

Dasun Shanaka banned for one PSL season after leaving Lahore Qalandars to join Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. PCB cites contract breach and signals stricter action on league switches.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi expressed pessimism about India and Pakistan resuming bilateral cricket soon, citing significant political interference within the Pakistan Cricket Board as the primary obstacle.

In a move that mirrors the BCCI’s strict player participation policies, the PCB has banned Blessing Muzarabani from the PSL for two years.

The PCB is set to continue with Shan Masood as captain of the Test side despite poor results, while former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to be appointed as head coach for the red-ball format.