IPL 2026: Australian players to play IPL despite ODI series against Pakistan
Updated On: 07 May, 2026 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that its players, including skipper Pat Cummins, will be allowed to fulfil their IPL 2026 commitments, granting them exemption from the three-match ODI series against Pakistan which begins on May 30.

Pat Cummins (Pic: AFP)
Cricket Australia announced on Thursday that its players, including captain Pat Cummins, will be exempt from the three-match ODI series against Pakistan that starts on May 30 to fulfil their IPL 2026 obligations.
The IPL's league phase ends on May 24, and the tournament's final takes place on May 31. On May 23, the Australian players are expected to arrive in Islamabad for their ODI series against Pakistan.
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