India, May 16 -- With an unexpected break due to the military tension between India and Pakistan over, IPL franchises are doing their best to get back in the groove as the tournament is set to resume on May 17 with a few tweaks here and there. After Cricket South Africa made it clear that the players who are part of their World Test Championship final squad will return home by May 30 for preparations, Mumbai Indians sprang into action to make arrangements for temporary replacements. Should MI qualify for the IPL playoffs, they are reportedly in advanced discussions to secure English players Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson as temporary replacements.

These potential signings address the anticipated unavailability of England batter Will ...