Rohit Sharma has attested that Ricky Ponting was ‘magic’ and the best coach he has worked with in his entire cricketing career. The Australian veteran was originally the captain of the Mumbai Indians team in 2013 but he passed the baton to Sharma midway during the season and took up mentorship.

Kevin Pietersen is of the opinion that the Indian Premier League should kick start the upcoming cricketing season as every single player around the world is desperate to play the IPL. He has also suggested that the tournament can go closed doors, with limited venues, to boost the economy.

Royals’ fielding coach Dishant Yagnik has admitted that the franchise’s players are working on their fitness continuously despite the uncertainty over the 2020 edition of the IPL. He also admitted that he hopes the situation plays out better so that it can resume soon after COVID-19 struck delay.

Pat Cummins, who became the most expensive pick in the auction last year, has admitted that he does not expect the IPL to start anytime soon with the widespread COVID-19 affecting the league's start date. However, he clarified that the tournament has not yet been ‘cancelled or anything like that.’