Safety concerns have cast a shadow over the participation of Australian players in the remaining IPL 2025 matches. Following the suspension of their last game against Punjab Kings due to air strikes in the remote areas of Dharamsala, Delhi Capitals (DC) speedster Mitchell Starc has flown back to Sydney with his wife, Alyssa Healy.
While Starc has refrained from making any public statements, his manager has hinted that the pacer is unlikely to return to India. This could be a significant blow for DC, who are currently positioned fifth in the points table.
Starc isn’t the only player facing uncertainty. Fellow Australians Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head, and others have also returned overseas, raising questions about their availability for the remainder of the tournament. Cricket Australia (CA) has stepped in, supporting its players’ decisions and ensuring their choices don’t impact their future careers.
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Regardless of their IPL commitments, the Australian board has prioritized the players’ schedules. Starc, along with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Travis Head, has a packed itinerary ahead. They are set to travel to the UK for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s from June 11-15, followed by a three-Test series in the West Indies. With such a tight schedule, their return to IPL 2025 remains uncertain.
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