By Ravi - May 12, 2025 12:49 PM
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League was stopped as a precaution but plans are being made to resume it very soon. It can be started from 15th or 16th May, meanwhile news came about some Australian players that they will not return to India yet. A big update has come about Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Let us tell you which Australian players are part of this league and which players cannot return to India right now.
Royal Challengers Bangalore team is performing brilliantly for its first title this season, Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has played an important role in this but now it is difficult for him to return to India. He has a shoulder injury, due to which he could not play his last match. He was struggling with injury even before the IPL started.
After the Border Gavaskar Trophy, he was also out of the Champions Trophy. However, a media report says that he is sure to play in the World Test Championship final to be held in June, so Cricket Australia is not worried about him. If the IPL starts now, Hazlewood may be out, which will be a big setback for RCB.
When Mitchell Starc returned to his country after the IPL was postponed, he did not talk to any media, his wife was also present with him. Nine News has quoted Starc's manager in its report that he will not return to India, which means that Delhi Capitals, which has been performing brilliantly in the tournament so far, is also bound to get a setback.
There are many Australian players for whom it is difficult to return to India now. However, the reason for this is not injury. Pat Cummins is the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, which has already been eliminated from the playoff race. In such a situation, his return does not make any sense. Travis Head is also like this, he is also a part of the Hyderabad franchise. Nathan Ellis is included in Chennai Super Kings, his team was the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race.
There are many Australian players who are included in those franchises whose team is in a strong position in the playoff race. Let us tell you that till now there is no team that has confirmed its place in the playoffs. Players still involved in the race to make it to the playoffs
IPL 2025 was postponed from the 59th match while the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was stopped midway which can be played again. There are still 13 matches left in the league stage. The BCCI held a meeting on Sunday to consider starting it as soon as possible but a final decision has not been taken yet. The BCCI is planning to start it as soon as possible so that the final is not far away and its new schedule can be announced soon.
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