Aaron Finch is certain to miss the start of the IPL 2018 as his wedding date clashes with Kings XI Punjab's opener on 8 April. The scheduling of the league has also put Finch's Australian teammate, Glenn Maxwell, in a spot.
Finch will be tying the knot on 7 April, the same day when the 11th edition of the IPL kicks off. The IPL schedule was confirmed on Wednesday.
Kings XI Punjab, who bought Finch for Rs 6.2 crore, play their tournament opener against Delhi Daredevils, who paid Rs 9 crore for the services of Maxwell.
Maxwell too is set to miss his team's first game as he has committed to be the MC (master of ceremonies) at Finch's wedding.
Both Finch and Maxwell are hoping that their respective IPL coaches, who happen to be Australians, will understand the situation.
Brad Hodge is in charge of Kings XI Punjab while Ricky Ponting has moved to Delhi Daredevils this season after a stint with Mumbai Indians.
His mate Maxwell said it indeed is a tricky situation.
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