The Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers Association have confirmed that they are in touch with the Australian cricketers taking part in the Indian Premier League and are sure that the players are well taken care of by the BCCI and IPL Governing Council.
"Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association are in regular dialogue with players, coaches, match officials and commentators on the ground in India regarding the current situation and we will assist where possible," the CA said in an official statement.
The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison banned travel from Indian starting today till May 15. While announcing the ban, Morrison speaking about the Aussie players said, "They're under their own resources. And they'll be using those resources to, I'm sure, to see them return to Australia in accordance with their own arrangements."
CA reacting to the ban said that they are doing everything possible to mitigate any or all problems related to the Aussie players. "We will continue to liaise closely with the Australian Government following today's announcement that direct flights from India to Australia will be paused until May 15, and monitor the situation between now and the tournament's scheduled conclusion on May 30," said CA.
"We thank the BCCI and IPL for their efforts to keep everyone safe in the tournament's bio-secure bubble," Australia’s cricket administrator added saying that their thoughts are with Indian people during this pandemic.
While ANI quoted a source close to saying that the Aussie players are intending to remain until the end of the tournament unless something changes dramatically. “The media reports citing otherwise are incorrect," the CA source added.