Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League for one year for pulling out of 2025 season

ANI April 11, 2025 324 views

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been suspended from the Pakistan Super League for one year after pulling out of the tournament. The suspension came after Bosch chose to play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL instead of honoring his PSL contract with Peshawar Zalmi. Bosch publicly apologized and accepted the consequences of his actions, including a fine and the one-year ban. The incident highlights the complex scheduling challenges faced by cricket leagues and players in managing multiple tournament commitments.

"I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the consequences" - Corbin Bosch
New Delhi April 11: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended South Africa allrounder Corbin Bosch from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one year as a consequence for pulling out of this year's tournament after being selected at the draft.

Key Points

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PCB suspends Bosch for contract violation during PSL draft

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Bosch chose Mumbai Indians IPL replacement over PSL

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Player apologizes and accepts one-year ban

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Scheduling conflict between PSL and IPL caused controversy

Bosch, who was a diamond pick for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL draft, was subsequently signed as an injury replacement by Mumbai Indians (MI) in the current IPL.

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, 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.

He acknowledged the lesson he learned and hoped to return to the PSL with renewed dedication and regain the fans' trust.

"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. 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." Corbin Bosch said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

PSL was usually held between February and March, but it was moved to the window of April and May due to Pakistan's jam-packed international schedule. 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 April 11, when defending champions Islamabad United take on Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi.

Reader Comments

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James K.
Tough situation all around. The schedule clash was unfortunate, but players should honor their commitments. Hope Bosch learns from this and comes back stronger next year! 🤞
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Sarah M.
I appreciate that he owned up to his mistake and apologized sincerely. Not many players would do that these days. Wishing him the best for his IPL stint!
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Ahmed R.
As a Peshawar Zalmi fan, I'm disappointed but I accept his apology. The ban seems fair - rules are rules. PCB needs to better coordinate schedules with other leagues though.
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Tina P.
The IPL money is hard to resist, but professionalism matters more. One year ban might be harsh but sends the right message to other players. Hope he makes better choices next time!
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Rajiv S.
While I understand Bosch's decision (IPL pays way more), the PCB had to take action. This scheduling conflict is bad for cricket overall. Leagues need to work together better.
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Maria L.
His apology seems genuine, but actions speak louder than words. Will be interesting to see if he actually returns to PSL after the ban or just chases bigger paychecks elsewhere.

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