Overview
- Kevin Pietersen stepped down as Delhi Capitals mentor days before the season, saying he cannot commit the time the job requires and will return to commentary.
- Harbhajan Singh and Aakash Chopra urged Mumbai Indians to stop using Rohit Sharma as an Impact Player, citing his improved fitness and on-field value for decision-making.
- Irfan Pathan suggested this IPL could be MS Dhoni’s final season and that his role may skew mentor‑cum‑player, though CSK’s CEO has said Dhoni is expected to play the full campaign.
- Rishabh Pant undertook intensive conditioning and skill work, including sessions with Yuvraj Singh, as he pushes to reassert his white‑ball credentials against rival wicketkeepers.
- Sourav Ganguly said Gautam Gambhir’s real examination as India coach will come at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, underscoring why this IPL’s evaluations matter.