Australia’s IPL cricketers home safe. CA promises help for those reluctant to return to India

Shaken Australian players will be defended by Cricket Australia should they refuse to return to the Indian Premier League on safety grounds, after the tournament’s postponement due to escalating conflict between Pakistan and India.

Fear and anxiety remained prevalent emotions among Australian players spoken to by this masthead as all made their way home from the IPL, leaving the likes of Ricky Ponting and Brad Haddin among coaching staff still in India.

Other coaches, including Justin Langer and Mike Hussey, have also returned home, but are expecting to be called back to complete the tournament, pending government advice to the Indian board following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Indian media reported on Sunday night that IPL clubs had been told to reconvene at their home bases by Tuesday, with the exception of Punjab, which will be housed at a neutral venue.

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