Australia's cricketers are grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic,and while its timing has been kind to the Australian game,its impact abroad may be far more severe.
The lucrative competition could be even more important,as Australian cricket's players union warned cricketers to brace for pay cuts.
Mitchell Starc continues to fight for a $1.53 million payout for missing the 2018 IPL through injury but insurance lawyers are playing hard ball.
Cricket Australia officials met on Thursday afternoon to discuss how it would handle the escalating crisis after the Indian government tightened travel restrictions into the country.
David Warner has returned as captain of his Indian Premier League franchise and could yet fight his ban from a leadership role in Australian cricket.
Thunder's gun import Chris Morris has proven in the past three BBL games why IPL franchises were happy to splash out an outrageous $2 million on him.
Considered the best available player in the IPL draft,Australian Test captain Tim Paine said on Christmas Day that Cummins was also the best fast bowler in world cricket.
Already a significant name in Australian cricket,Pat Cummins is set to become a commercial force in India after securing a mega Indian Premier League contract.
Mitchell Starc has chosen time at home over the Indian Premier League but several Australians are set to nominate for this month's lucrative draft.
Cricket Australia has been dealt a blow after a deal between the Melbourne Renegades and reigning Indian Premier League MVP Andre Russell fell over.
Bangladesh captain and No.1 all-rounder in ODIs,Shakib Al Hasan,has been banned from all cricket for two years,with 12 months suspended,by the ICC.