Foreign Players In IPL Eye Early Return To Home Amidst Rising India-Pakistan Conflict: Report
According to reports, the overseas players in the IPL are concerned about their safety amidst the growing conflict between India and Pakistan, and are willing to leave the country asap.
Foreign Players In IPL Want To Return Home ASAP Amidst Rising Ind-Pak Conflict, BCCI Explore Options: Report (Source: BCCI/IPL)
The border tensions between India and Pakistan have left overseas players in the IPL concerned. Many top overseas stars, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, among others, along with top international coaches and support staff, are part of the IPL.
On Thursday, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) was called off. The BCCI released a statement and confirmed that the match was called off due to floodlights failure. The Punjab Kings - Mumbai Indians match on May 11 was also moved from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad due to the closure of Dharamsala airport as a security measure.
"Reliable IPL sources have revealed that foreign recruits want to head home at the earliest," reported news agency PTI. The news comes hours after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was called off midway after air red alerts in neighbouring cities.
The BCCI is playing the wait-and-watch game, and there is a possibility of the board making tough decisions on the IPL. The tournament could be postponed, moved to venues in the south or east, or it could completely be shifted to another country like South Africa. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told PTI that the BCCI hasn't received any confirmation from the government, and a decision on IPL will be taken keeping the interests of all the stakeholders in mind.
"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," IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told PTI when asked whether the league will continue.
"Yes it is on as of now but obviously it is an evolving situation and any decision will be taken keeping the best interest of all stakeholders in mind," he said.
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