How many players left PSL for IPL 2026? complete list

In the last two seasons, many players have departed to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Indian Premier League (IPL). Traditionally, the PSL is held from January to March, allowing it to conclude before the start of the IPL. However, over the past two years, scheduling conflicts with the IPL have raised concerns for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as there has been a temptation to drop PSL players in the event of injury replacements or other vacancies in the IPL.

In February 2025, Pakistan hosted the Champions Trophy, due to which the PSL was rescheduled to March–April, creating a direct clash with the IPL. Again this year, the PSL faced an overlapping window with the IPL, as the schedule was pushed back due to the T20 World Cup taking place in February and March.

During IPL 2025, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who was in the Diamond category for PSL 2025 and was picked up by Peshawar Zalmi for around $85,000, opted out of the tournament to join Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Lizard Williams. As a result, he was banned from the PSL for a year.

In IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders parted ways with Mustafizur Rahman, who was bought for Rs 9.20 crore in the auction, while Blessing Muzarabani, initially signed by Islamabad United to replace Shamar Joseph in the PSL, left to join KKR. Although not officially confirmed, West Indies spinner Gudakesh Moti, who plays for Lahore Qalandars, is rumored to have pulled out of the PSL to join Lucknow Super Giants.

Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson, contracted by Quetta Gladiators, is also reportedly set to leave the PSL, with speculation that he could join Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for Nathan Ellis. Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka, who is awaiting minor paperwork in the PSL, has joined Rajasthan Royals in place of Sam Curran for Rs 2 crore.

Players who left PSL to join IPL

player	psl franchise	IPL franchise	Reason
blessings to muzarabani	islamabad united	Kolkata Knight Riders	Replacement for Mustafizur Rahman
gudakesh pearl	Lahore Qalandars	Lucknow Super Giants	Not officially confirmed (replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga)
spencer johnson	Quetta Gladiators	Chennai Super Kings	Not officially confirmed (replacement for Nathan Ellis)
Dasun Shanaka	–	Rajasthan Royals	Paperwork Issues (replacement for Sam Curran)