Delhi Daredevils coach Ricky Ponting believes the current squad has the right blend of youth and experience which can help them clinch their first IPL trophy.
KKR batting coach Simon Katich is baking on openers Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn to provide some early "fireworks".
Captain Rohit Sharma said he doesn't consider defending champions Mumbai Indians as favourites ahead of their IPL 2018 opener against Chennai Super Kings.
Star India has acquired the media rights of the Indian Premier League 2018 for five years in an auction in September last year.
MI coach Jayawardene further said franchise cricket is adopting some football-style strategies but emphasised T20 cricket has only enhanced and improved Test cricket and brought more result-oriented games.
MI will open their campaign against arch-rivals and two-time winners Chennai Super Kings - who are making a return to the tournament after serving a two-year suspension - at their home, Wankhede Stadium, on April 7.
Warne, who has taken over the role of a mentor for Rajasthan Royals, said he was disappointed and embarrassed by what happened during the third Test between Australia and South Africa in Cape Town.
Moody said the team managed to get the depth and balance it wanted during the IPL players' auction and can do without Warner's presence.
Asked if the pressure of captaincy would affect his batting, the former Aussie southpaw said Karthik will have enough experienced players in the squad and it is also his role as the batting coach to ease the pressure off him.
Kagiso Rabada, who has been phenomenal this year and looked to be in his career-best form after his dominant performances against India and South Africa, has been ruled out for three months.
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