KKR rope in Blessing Muzarabani for IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for IPL 2026. Muzarabani has reportedly given up his Pakistan Super League (PSL) contract to take up the opportunity in the IPL.

Muzarabani will return to India after a commendable World Cup campaign where Zimbabwe reached the Super Eights. In six games during the tournament, he took 13 wickets.

The fast bowler, standing at 6 feet 8 inches, has been an all-format bowler for Zimbabwe since debuting in 2017. In 89 T20Is, Muzarabani has 106 wickets at an economy rate of 7.24. He has featured in T20 leagues globally, including the CPL, ILT20, PSL, and England's Vitality Blast.

This marks Muzarabani's second stint with an IPL team. He was a temporary replacement player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru towards the closing stages of IPL 2025.

Muzarabani is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on March 17 to join the squad. Earlier this year, KKR terminated Mustafizur Rahman's contract, for which they had secured his services for INR 9.20 Crore. Another key fast bowling signing, Matheesha Pathirana, is still undergoing rehabilitation for an injury sustained during the T20 World Cup.

KKR begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 29 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.