The Shiv Sena threat to Australian players taking part in IPL season-3 is causing ripples Down Under, with the Indian community there apprehensive of a backlash if the Sena did not soften its stand. Indians, especially students, in Australia, are vehemently protesting the move.

The Federation of Indian Students of Australia (FISA) has expressed solidarity with Australian players and has called for building up international pressure on India to ensure the safety of the players. The association is now planning to write to Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, asking him to desist from taking on Australian players, thinking of the safety of Indians in Australia.