Published 14:42 IST, March 19th 2020

IPL 2020: Australian government doesn't give guarantee in helping participating players

The Australian Government's latest travel advisory amidst the coronavirus pandemic puts the IPL 2020 participation of Australian cricket players in doubt.

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future of Australian cricket players set to feature in IPL 2020 is in doubt after restrictions placed by Australian Government due to outbreak of coronavirus. global pandemic saw IPL postponed to April 15 and future of tournament hangs in balance after growing cases of coronavirus in country. Australian government anunced a 'do t travel overseas blanket' ban to prevent furr spread of coronavirus pandemic.

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IPL Postponed: Australian players uncertain of participating in IPL 2020

outbreak of coronavirus saw a number of major tournaments including IPL postponed for safety reasons. Countries all across globe have put restrictions on travelling abroad in a bid to restrict spread of pandemic. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has anunced a blanket ‘do t travel overseas’ advisory that will remain in place indefinitely. Australian government has laid down warnings to all its citizens and said that it might t be able to help if anyone gets into trouble. Assuming advisory remains in place when IPL 2020 kicks off, 17 Australians who are set to feature in tournament will need to finalise individual insurance and emergency-plan arrangements.

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IPL postponed: CA in support of Government travel advisory

Cricket Australia, which earlier eased concerns of players participating in IPL 2020 by providing -objection certificates, is supportive of travel advisory issued by government. IPL 2020 season falls during players’ leave period, but it could prove a questionable point, considering cash-rich tournament could be furr postponed. Australia skipper Aaron Finch, speaking to SEN, said that situation is complex and it is hard to plan anything. FInch was slated to team up with Indian skipper Virat Kohli with Royal Challengers Bangalore for IPL 2020.

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