According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Indian star Rishabh Pant is likely to be benched for the entirety of the year due to injuries suffered in a car accident on December 30. The batter may end up missing the whole IPL season, World Test Championship final and the home World Cup in October.

Ricky Ponting recently recalled the journey of Suryakumar Yadav in T20 cricket, remembering how he struggled for game time at Mumbai Indians before coming to the spotlight with Kolkata Knight Riders. Yadav has become the cornerstone of Mumbai's success in the tournament over the last few seasons.

Sunil Narine has revealed a story about his first IPL auction, stating he was unable to digest the sum he had been bought for and wasn't sure whether he would actually be paid the amount. He went on to describe the impact of the price tag on his mentality and the role of his dad in his career.

Ravi Shastri believes there is a possibility of soon having two Indian Premier League seasons in a single year given the format's economics and the demand created by stakeholders. He went on to explain how such a system could function with a proper season followed by a shorter knockout version.