CSK could look at building a squad for the next three seasons as some big-ticket players are on their way out.
Padikkal would open with Orange Cap winner KL Rahul - who has had a season to remember.
Akash also went on to laud BCCI and Jay Shah for making the tournament happen during the pandemic.
RCB would like to make a minor rejigging of their squad ahead of the mega auction.
Dravid pointed out that the reason behind MI's success in the last few years is the maintenance of a core of high-quality players.
Reflecting upon Gambhir's call to make Rohit India's T20 captain, Chopra opined that Mumbai's success story cannot be equated with India.
Sourav Ganguly claims that Rohit Sharma is still only 70 per cent fit and BCCI is assessing his situation.
There are talks that the 2021 IPL will be featuring nine teams instead of eight and will go up to 10 teams by 2023, which has always been the BCCI's long-term plan.
The chickens are of a rare breed which is not easily found and hence Dhoni will get his order delivered not bore December.
Mumbai Indians could release the excess baggage and look a well-trimmed and rounded unit come IPL 2021.