Punjab Kings Coach Ricky Ponting. (PTI)
Cricket Australia Amid growing military tensions between India and Pakistan, two dozen Australian players and coaches involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) are closely monitoring, PSL matches have been transferred to UAE and IPL officials to consider alternative schemes on Friday.Cricket Australia issued a statement that emphasized his cautious approach to the situation.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The CA said on Friday morning, “We continue closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and India, including regular advice and updates from the Australian government, PCB, BCCI and local government officials and maintaining communication with our players and assistant employees in this field.”The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capital in Dharamsala on Thursday, which featured Australian player Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Josh England and PBKS coach Ricky Ponting, was left during the first innings during the first innings.Dharmasala, which is 200 km from Kashmir, where tension has increased, has added concerns. The closure of local airports has forced the players to take a special train for Delhi.Before the match canceled, Ponting expressed uncertainty about his next destination.“We are not sure where we are going at this time … There have been some things about Ahmedabad and some are talking about Jaipur, but we are only worried about tonight’s match,” said Ponting. “You know that a proper bit has been happening for the last few days and we are just trying to ensure that we focus on our performance here.”PSL has confirmed the transfer of the remaining eight matches to the UAE, including the final, including the finals. The IPL remains 16 matches, including 12 league stage fixtures, followed by playoffs and finals.IPL President Arun Dhumal told the news agency PTI, “We are reviewing the situation right now. This is a developed situation. We have not received any instructions from the government. Obviously this decision will be taken keeping in mind all logistics.”
