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How Aussie cricketers could escape India and follow Michael Slater's lead by jumping ship for a tropical island paradise - as the IPL is sensationally cancelled leaving stars stranded

A host of Australian cricketers, coaches and commentators stranded in coronavirus-ravaged India will now weigh up their options following the suspension of the Indian Premier League - with some eyeing up a paradise island loophole.

The lucrative IPL tournament featuring the some of world's best cricket players was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after multiple players tested positive to coronavirus in recent days.

A 34-strong Australian cricket contingent remains in India including 14 players, 11 coaches, four commentators, two umpires and five support staff, as well as a commentator from New Zealand who lives in Australia.