As the IPL 2025 gears up for its resumption on May 17, Cricket Australia (CA) has extended its full support to players who choose not to return to India.

Amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions at the border, the BCCI on Friday (May 9) suspended the cash-rich league with immediate effect for one week.

The Indian board how now decided to complete the 16 remaining games of the tournament after a ceasefire agreement between the two countries.

Several Australian players and staff had flown back home over the weekend. Now, with the IPL resuming, they're faced with a tough call -- return for the final stretch of the competition or stay focused on national duties.

“Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not,” CA said in an official statement.

“Team management will work through preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches.”

"We are maintaining communication with the Australian Government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety," the statement further added.

While the updated schedule will see the IPL final taking place on June 3, Australia will face South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final from June 11 at Lord’s.

Of the Aussies involved, several—including Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, and Mitchell Starc, are key to Australia’s WTC plans. Hazlewood, currently nursing a shoulder injury, is likely to recover in time. Others like Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis remain active in the IPL playoffs race.

Meanwhile, Australian coaches and commentators, including Justin Langer, Ricky Ponting, and Matthew Hayden, are also contemplating their return amid logistical challenges.

A total of 57 matches had been completed in the 18th edition of IPL. There are 12 league matches still remaining, followed by the four play-off fixtures.