PCB bans Corbin Bosch from PSL for breach of contract

This file photograph reveals South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch. — Fb/corbin.bosch

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday banned South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch from the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL) for one yr after he breached his contract by withdrawing from the match. 

Bosch, 30, was drafted by Peshawar Zalmi in January’s PSL participant public sale however later opted to play in one other league as an alternative.

The PCB additionally imposed an undisclosed monetary penalty on the participant. The board didn’t disclose the penalty quantity. A supply revealed that it was as a result of board’s signing of an NDA with the cricketer.

In a press release launched by the PCB, Bosch apologised for his determination, saying he took “full responsibility” for his actions.

“I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the HBL Pakistan Super League and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community,” Bosch stated. 

The PCB stated Bosch wouldn’t be eligible for subsequent yr’s PSL however didn’t specify whether or not the ban extends to different leagues.

The PSL, Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 match, has grown in stature lately, attracting worldwide stars.

Bosch, who has performed in varied T20 leagues worldwide, stated he hoped to return to the PSL sooner or later.

“This has been a hard lesson, but I am committed to learning from this experience,” he stated.

The tenth version of Pakistan Tremendous League begins in Rawalpindi on Friday with Islamabad United taking over Lahore Qalandars within the opening recreation.