At the moment, everything in Indian cricket seems to be revolving around the upcoming World Cup. Virat Kohli’s assertion and the selectors’ mindset notwithstanding, IPL remains a platform to zero in on players for certain roles for the big tournament.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2019-dc-vs-csk-delhi-vs-chennai-will-see-the-dhoni-vs-pant-debate-playing-out-again/articleshow/68569612.cms