Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 kicks off again on May 17, with its grand final scheduled for June 3. Fans worried Australian players might skip returning due to safety concerns and upcoming international commitments. However, Cricket Australia clarified its stance, ensuring flexibility for players.
Cricket Australia announced full support for players deciding whether to rejoin IPL or stay back. “Players choosing to return or not will have our backing,” a spokesperson stated. This decision eases concerns, allowing stars like Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and others to potentially feature in IPL’s remaining matches.
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An interesting twist involves the World Test Championship (WTC) final, set for June 11. Cricket Australia emphasized that players staying for IPL until June 3 must balance IPL commitments with WTC final preparations. Team management will monitor practice schedules to ensure readiness for the crucial Australia-South Africa clash at Lord’s.
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This development brings relief to fans, promising thrilling IPL action with Australian players likely participating. With 17 matches left, including playoffs, IPL 2025 resumes across six venues, starting with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru.