Big blow to Pakistan (Photo-PTI)
Australian players will not leave IPL for Pakistan ODIs: The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia is going to start from May 30 and before this series, the biggest question was whether the Australian players playing in IPL will leave this tournament and go to Pakistan? Now the answer to this question has been found. Cricket Australia has clearly said that the Australian players playing in IPL will not go to Pakistan. He will have full freedom to play in the IPL under his contract. This decision of Cricket Australia is like a big blow for the Pakistan Cricket Board. Because now Australia will send its young players to play in Pakistan.
Australia’s big players are playing in IPL
Australia captain Pat Cummins is playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. Josh Hazlewood is playing for RCB. Mitchell Starc is a part of the Delhi Capitals team. Among the young players, Cooper Conley is a part of the Punjab Kings team. Apart from these, Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh are playing for Lucknow Supergiants. Six big players of Australia are playing IPL, so obviously Australia is going to send only its B team on Pakistan tour. Let us tell you that after playing in IPL, Cricket Australia wants to give its important players a chance for recovery, hence this decision has been taken.
🚨 AUSTRALIAN PLAYERS WILL NOT LEAVE THE IPL FOT PAKISTAN ODIS. 🚨
– Australia to play 3 match ODI series in Pakistan from 30th May, but Aussie players including Pat Cummins will be allowed to fulfill their franchise commitments. pic.twitter.com/3yXVM403wp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 7, 2026
Pakistan-Australia ODI series
The first match of the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia will be played on May 30 in Rawalpindi. The second match will be held on June 2 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The third ODI will also be held on June 4 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
