Australian Cricketers ‘Shaken’ by India-Pakistan Tensions, Uncertain About Returning if IPL or PSL Resumes

The key question for Australian cricketers will be whether they are willing to return to the IPL and PSL if both tournaments resume.

Australian Cricketers Face Uncertainty Over IPL and PSL Resumption Amid Rising Tensions

Australian cricketers are in a state of confusion regarding the resumption of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) and whether they will return for the final few matches of the tournament. This uncertainty also extends to those playing in the 10th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

After the IPL was suspended on Friday due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Australian players left India on Saturday. Similarly, Aussies participating in the PSL are planning to return home after the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to shift the final leg of the tournament to the UAE was abandoned.

Both tournaments now face potential resumption following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan on Saturday. However, just hours later, Pakistan was accused of violating the ceasefire, with explosions heard in Srinagar and Jammu, leading to blackouts in both cities. While there were no immediate reports of casualties, the volatile situation has left Australian cricketers uncertain about returning to the IPL and PSL. According to The West Australian, the key question for the Aussies will be whether they are willing to come back after the past week’s unsettling events.

BCCI Shortlists Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad for IPL 2025 Resumption Amid Player Concerns

Reports on Saturday revealed that the BCCI has selected Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad to host the remaining 16 matches of the IPL 2025 season, including the playoffs. These venues are far from the Pakistan border, but some overseas players, such as Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and Nathan Ellis, may not return. With Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings out of the playoff race and only one or two games remaining, the logistics are challenging. Additionally, the IPL window ends on May 25, with Australia preparing for the World Test Championship final starting June 11.

For players who were involved in the PSL, the logistical concerns are significant, compounded by recent tensions. “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 stated.

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