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🇦🇺 Cricket Australia Message IPL Return Sparks Debate
The Cricket Australia message IPL return has stirred fresh tension ahead of IPL 2025’s restart on May 17. With the league pushed beyond its original May 25 finale due to Indo-Pak border tensions, the new end date of June 3 now dangerously overlaps with the World Test Championship final, which kicks off on June 11. That’s put Aussie stars like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood in a serious dilemma.
Cricket Australia (CA) has now issued a blunt but clear message—it won’t force its players either way.
“We’ll support individual choices on IPL return,” said CA in a statement, signaling full autonomy for players.
This Cricket Australia message IPL return move came after reports hinted that Hazlewood is unlikely to return, and others like Cummins and Travis Head are undecided. Josh Inglis and Starc are also weighing options as the WTC final looms.
🏆 IPL vs WTC Final: A Tightrope
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IPL 2025 Final | June 3 |
| WTC Final (AUS vs SA) | June 11 |
That’s just an 8-day buffer for recovery, travel, and red-ball prep—far from ideal for players expected to shift gears between T20 and Test formats.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already nudged franchises to get their overseas players back. But CA’s stance makes it clear—it won’t enforce participation and will prioritize safety and personal decisions.
🛡️ Security & Scheduling Concerns
CA is in active talks with both the Indian Government and BCCI over security assurances post-border flare-ups, especially if more players decide to fly in.
For players involved in both IPL and the WTC Final, “team management will work through the preparation implications,” CA added.
⚡ Cricket Army Take
This move could set a precedent. With back-to-back tournaments becoming the norm, national boards may need to let players pick what’s best for their bodies—and careers.
Stay tuned to Cricket Army for the latest on who stays, who returns, and how this tug-of-war plays out!
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