Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood unlikely to return for IPL; fans divided
India, May 13 -- Reports that Australian pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood might not return for the remainder of the IPL season has drawn mixed reactions online.
The two are among the several cricketers who retuned to Australia on Sunday after the tournament was suspended on May 9. Mitchell's manager revealed that the Delhi Capitals cricketer "might not return to the IPL if the tournament resumes." Josh, meanwhile, had missed a Royal Challengers Bengaluru match prior to the suspension due to a shoulder injury and could be ruled out of future play.
While some have criticised the players for prioritising international duties, others have defended their right to opt out in light of Operation Sindoor (see above). The BCCI is yet to confirm a final deadline for the IPL's return, but several team officials have indicated that it might be postponed to later in the year.htc...
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