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Aussies to Finish IPL Before Pakistan ODIs: Cricket CA Confirms
7 May
Summary
- Australian players will finish IPL 2026 commitments before Pakistan ODIs.
- ODI series in Pakistan overlaps with crucial IPL playoff matches.
- Cricket Australia may adjust ODI squad selection due to player availability.
Cricket Australia has announced that its players will be permitted to finish their Indian Premier League 2026 contracts before reporting for national duty. This decision comes as the ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled from May 30 to June 4, directly conflicts with the IPL playoffs.
Several prominent Australian cricketers, including captain Pat Cummins and interim ODI skipper Mitchell Marsh, are currently participating in the IPL. Their franchises may qualify for the playoffs, extending their stay in India beyond the IPL league stage, which concludes on May 24. The IPL 2026 final is set for May 31.
Cricket Australia is yet to reveal its squad for the Pakistan ODIs. Selections may be influenced by player availability during the IPL playoffs. This ODI series marks Australia's return to Pakistan for bilateral ODIs since 2022.
