With a host of players already injured in the IPL, the franchises could look at players already bought in PSL.

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani has joined Kolkata Knight Riders as a late replacement for Mustafizur Rahman. The 6 ft 8" pacer was the joint second highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2026.

KKR has signed Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026 after he pulled out of PSL 2026.

The 29-year-old replaces Bangladesh international Mustafizur Rahman, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to KKR's release of the Bangladesh player after the BCCI's directive. 🏏 Blessing Muzarabani Joins KKR for IPL 2026 As Mustafizur Rahman's Replacement, Withdraws from PSL.