Australia’s top cricketers have returned home amidst uncertainty surrounding the resumption of the IPL. Concerns have been raised due to heightened regional tensions and a disrupted tournament calendar. Mitchell Starc, who arrived in Sydney with wife Alyssa Healy, may not return to the IPL if it restarts, according to his manager. Marcus Stoinis confirmed that all players are safe but did not comment on their future plans. The IPL was suspended for seven days after the Delhi Capitals vs. Punjab Kings match was abandoned due to air raid warnings in the region, causing unease among players. Cricket Australia supports players’ decisions regarding their return to the tournament, emphasizing that it should not affect future IPL selections or relations with the BCCI. The BCCI is awaiting approval from the Indian government before deciding on a restart date. Speculation suggests that the remaining matches could be moved to southern cities like Chennai or Bengaluru to ensure a stable environment. However, scheduling conflicts with upcoming international matches, including the World Test Championship final and a series in the West Indies, raise questions about Australian players’ participation in the IPL.
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