Australian players keen to move out of India amid growing tensions with Pakistan? Cricket Australia says…

Australian players to move out of India? Cricket Australia states...

Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday said it is “closely monitoring” the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan given that over 20 Australian players and coaches are currently involved in the ongoing Indian Premier League and the Pakistan Super League.

The IPL was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after air raid alerts in nearby cities forced the match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings to be abandoned midway in Dharamsala. 

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League to the UAE due to growing security concerns.

“We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region,” CA said in a statement.

The likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Ricky Ponting, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head and more are involved in the ongoing IPL season while on the other hand, the likes of David Warner, Riley Meredith, Sean Abbott are featuring in the PSL.

According to local media reports, several Australian players have expressed concerns about their safety and are keen to leave India as soon as possible.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on Thursday said that government directives are being awaited before deciding on whether to continue with the league or not.

“We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven’t received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind. However, he confirmed that Friday’s match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru would go ahead,” Dhumal told PTI.