India’s most successful Test bowler and former Indian coach Anil Kumble has taken over as KXIP’s new Director of Cricket Operations. The Punjab based franchise has never won an IPL despite coming close in the final of the 2014 edition and would like to make things right with Anil Kumble at the helm.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed David Hussey as their chief mentor, while also roping in Kyle Mills as their bowling coach. The Kolkata-based franchise also announced in August that Brendon McCullum was going to take over as Head Coach from the departing Jacques Kallis.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 13th season (2020) will be held on December 19 this year, with the venue for the same chosen as Kolkata, instead of Bengaluru. It is understood that this year’s auction will be the last small auction before franchises assemble fresh squads from 2021.

RCB director of cricket Mike Hesson has stated that the team management doesn't have any question over Virat Kohli's captaincy and everyone is on the same page at the moment. He has also added that the team will keep a close eye on different domestic tournaments to get better players on board.