Starc’s Manager Provides Information
In light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week and advised all players to return home. Subsequently, most Australian players left for their country on Friday and Saturday. Mitchell Starc, along with his wife Alyssa Healy, arrived in Sydney on Sunday. He did not speak to the media upon arrival. Starc’s manager informed Australia’s Nine News that he may not return for IPL 2025.
Foreign Players Hesitant About IPL Return
The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on the night of May 8th was cancelled due to a blackout. The BCCI announced the tournament’s suspension for a week the following afternoon, advising all players to return home. However, a ceasefire was agreed upon on the evening of May 10th. Now, with discussions of restarting the IPL, foreign players are hesitant.
Players’ Return a Personal Decision – CA
According to a report in The Age, considering the discussions to resume IPL 2025, Cricket Australia has stated that the return of its players is a personal decision. The board has said that such options should not affect future selections in the IPL or relationships with the BCCI, as the BCCI has a rule to take action against players who leave the IPL. However, this is unlikely in this case.