Australian cricketers are in the limbo regarding if they will return to finish the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has just been suspended due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Australian Cricketers “Shaken” By The Ongoing India-Pakistan Situation
According to The West Australian, there are several Australian players considering their options very carefully “after being left shaken by the situation over the past week.”, wondering whether it’s worth going back to the subcontinent considering the volatile environment they have witnessed. The psychological damage caused in recent days has left them shaken.
“Players in Pakistan narrowly avoided being caught up in the drama on Friday, flying out of an airbase in Islamabad hours before it was struck by missiles,” the report added.
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Will Aussie Stars Return Back?
Although the BCCI is said to be thinking of Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad as host venues for the remaining 16 IPL 2025 matches, including the playoffs, this decision might not affect all franchises in the same way. Some of the Australian stars such as Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and Nathan Ellis will most likely not be back, particularly with their respective teams Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings already out of playoff contention with only two games remaining.
Australian Cricketers To Prepare For WTC Final
Time is also a concern. With the IPL having to conclude by May 25, Australian players will have to switch gears soon to prepare for the World Test Championship final against South Africa, which starts on June 11.
For the players who were in PSL 2025, the experience has also been no less harrowing. Australian players barely avoided harm after leaving an airbase in Islamabad hours before it was attacked by missiles. Apart from logistical issues, the recent string of events has left most wondering if they should return amidst such volatile situations.
