Australian cricketers unlikely to return after potential resumption of IPL

The border disputes between India and Pakistan have resulted in the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Despite claims of a ceasefire between the two countries, the BCCI hopes to resume the competition. The international players are left in a bind in these situations, even if it has been reported that the competition will probably restart following suspension.

Due to increased border tensions between India and Pakistan, the IPL 2025 was suspended, and it is unlikely that Australian cricket players will return for the rest of the competition.

Despite continuous discussions of a possible truce and tournament restart, many Australian players had already taken flights home as a result of the unanticipated events, and their return is still unlikely. The unpredictable geopolitical environment of the previous week has rattled a number of Australian players, according to The West Australian.

According to reports, the BCCI plans to start the competition again on Thursday, May 15, or Friday, May 16. According to Indian media, there are still 17 games left in the season, including 13 league games, three playoff games, and the finals. Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad were hand-picked by the BCCI to host the final few IPL 2025 games, including the playoffs, according to reports on Saturday. 

With just one or two games left and SRH, RR, and CSK all out of the running for the playoffs, players like Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and Nathan Ellis are unlikely to return, even though the venues are far from the Pakistani border. 

Other Australians actively engaged include Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Mitch Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Aaron Hardie, and Xavier Bartlett. The coaching staff also includes a number of Australians, including former captain Ricky Ponting. Remember that the IPL window closes on May 25. Australia will then begin preparations for the June 11 World Test Championship final against South Africa.

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