Sitting glued on the couch, donning your favourite team’s jersey, chanting names of players and breaking into a roar when your favourite team grabs a wicket. The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) promises to be another exciting affair with a total of players who will look forward to going in with a renewed spirit when they take on their global counterparts to stake their claim on the elusive IPL 2023 trophy. Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans are set to clash in a blockbuster opening match of the IPL on March 31 at the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Despite plenty of fanfare and excitement, many major teams are dealing with injuries to some of their key players. As the 2023 ODI World Cup draws near, Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming IPL season and is on the road to recovery from his persistent back issue. His compatriot Rishabh Pant, who is also the skipper of Delhi Capitals, will miss IPL 2023, as he continues to recover from his car accident, which happened on December 31 last year.