SRH captain Pat Cummins, Punjab Kings all-rounder Cooper Connolly, and RCB batter Phil Salt all returned to their respective countries (Australia and England, respectively) from IPL 2026 for scans and rehab after getting injured.
The most obvious example of this scenario is KKR all-rounder Cameron Green. Very early in the season, KKR Ajinkya Rahane was asked when exactly he would Green be fit to bowl again. He responded with three words: "Ask Cricket Australia."
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals), Pat Cummins (SRH), and Josh Hazlewood (RCB) all had to receive permission from Cricket Australia before joining their IPL teams. As a result, Starc has played just 1 match, Cummins has played just 3, and Hazlewood has played just 6 matches in this IPL.
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has a similar policy in this regard. This was illustrated when Phil Salt left for the UK for a scan on his finger following his injury.
Players Trust The Medical Ecosystem Back Home More
Naturally, all players will have an affinity for the ecosystem that is present in their home countries. Even when they are present in India for the IPL, they will easily have access to the best healthcare facilities in India, courtesy of the billionaire owners.
When playing for their national sides, these overseas players are rarely rushed back into the setup too early. IPL teams, on the other hand, are more often than not too eager to get the full value out of their million-dollar investments.
Insurance Coverage, Contracts And Liability Issues
Since each board has its own healthcare providers from their home country, they also have insurance companies that operate from there. Violation of these terms results in issues surrounding liability.
When players violate the terms of their central contract laid out by insurance companies, it also opens them up to litigation and breach of contract. For a centrally contracted player in a big cricketing country like England or Australia, this is a risk they would rather not take.
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