Pakistan, May 15 -- Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has advised his country's cricketers to place personal safety above participation in the remainder of IPL 2025, following a temporary suspension of the tournament due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. In his column for The West Australian, Johnson called for either calling off the IPL season or moving it to a safer venue, saying, "Lives and safety are the most important thing, not pay cheques."

His remarks come amid speculation over which overseas players will return after the BCCI announced the league's resumption. While Pat Cummins and Travis Head are reportedly heading back, others may skip the rest of the tournament. Johnson believes players should not be pressured t...