Australia players to have only limited IPL role

Australia's 2019 World Cup players can expect to have only limited involvement in the IPL if they are able to play at all, after Cricket Australia's interim high performance chief Belinda Clark outlined the governing body's approach to a rare fixture juggle created by the shifting of the tournament to accommodate the May start date of the World Cup.

While negotiations with some Australian players about the possibility of longer-term central contracts to reduce the lure of the IPL will continue for some time, Clark moved quickly to clarify expectations around the availability of players contracted to take part given that its expected start date of March 23 clashes with the end of the domestic season.

No objections certificates will only be granted to players at the conclusion of their state's domestic season, and international players will be required to play in all matches scheduled ahead of the World Cup whether they clash with the IPL or not.