Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed indefinitely due to increasing tension between India and Pakistan. The situation has worsened after the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, due to which the tournament had to be stopped in the middle.
Question on safety of players
The situation has become so tense that the players present on the field have now started worrying about their safety. The match between Delhi and Punjab on Thursday had to be canceled as the air red siren in Jammu and Pathankot was black out.
Australian players race for return to country
Many big cricketers of Australia, who are participating in the IPL, are now preparing to leave India. Players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Micha Marsh, Jack Fraser-Makgark, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardy, Xavier Bartlet and Mich Owen have booked tickets according to sources.
Coaches and families also affected
Australia coaches Brad Hadin and Ricky Ponting are also in India at this time and are going to return to the country soon. At the same time, Mitchell Starc’s wife and women’s team captain Alyssa Heli is also present in India.
BCCI awaits instructions for players
Some players are still waiting for further information from BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). But most Australian players and officials are leaving India giving priority to their security.
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