McDonald has been a part of the IPL in the past having played for the Delhi Daredevils in the 2009 edition before being signed up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2012-2013.

The next edition of the Indian Premier League could see some major changes in match-timings and scheduling.

Navnita will be responsible for performing specialized techniques pertaining to the preparation, motivation, overall supervision and all individual physical ailments relating to the team.  

Anil Kumble resigned as India head coach after the 2017 Champions Trophy final due to an "untenable relationship" with skipper Virat Kohli.

Kumble, who has recently been appointed as the head coach of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab for the impending IPL season next year, reckons that out-of-favour Test batsman Rahul is still a good T20I batsman and that he wants him to notch up match-winning performances in the format.

Kumble has previously served as chief mentor with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in the past.

Kolkata Knight Riders have confirmed the appointment of former Australian all-rounder David Hussey as mentor, and Kyle Mills as their bowling coach for the 2020 season.

This year's auction is set to be on a small scale before the franchises get a clean slate again next year and prepare for fresh squads in 2021 in the mega-auction.

Afridi, reportedly, has claimed that some Sri Lankan players had earlier told him that they were threatened against touring Pakistan and play in Pakistan Super League (PSL) by IPL franchises.

In March 2019, Rajasthan Royals became the first IPL team to launch a UK-based academy at Reed's School in Surrey.

Ashwin led KXIP for a couple of seasons without much success and there has been news that the Preity Zinta co-owned franchise is ready to trade him off.

Mike Hesson, who was in contention for the role of head coach for Team India, expressed his opinion on the selection process, and also talked about his future with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

It is learnt that Ashwin will not only be stripped of his captaincy, but would be dropped altogether from the unit.

The Virat Kohli-led RCB franchise have overhauled the complete coaching set up and Sanjay Bangar's potential appointment could be a part of the jigsaw as they continue to look for the eluded trophy.

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has revealed that he will definitely be playing for CSK in the IPL, and also talked about his international future.

Haddin joins Trevor Bayliss in the SRH backroom staff. Bayliss was named the SRH head coach in July, replacing Tom Moody in the role.

Delhi Capitals are eyeing a move for Rajasthan Royals' star Ajinkya Rahane, with talks over a potential deal ongoing.

As captain-cum-coach of Rajasthan Royals, the former leg-spinner had led the side to title-triumph in the inaugural IPL edition in 2008.

Brendon McCullum had retired from all forms of international cricket in 2016 but continued to ply his trade in various T20 leagues across the globe.

A total of 56 matches will be played over 42 days, with all teams competing in 14 home-and-away encounters with the final being played on February 8.