BCCI announces Team India squad: Rohit Sharma, who is currently battling with a hamstring injury, has not been picked in any of the three squads, with BCCI saying that their medical team will continue to monitor his progress.
"In fact, we are also getting reports of police back in India tracking down betting activities which happens every time," he said.
The opening match between the finalists of the 2019 edition will be played in Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Pandya said that he is in great mental space and as a result, he is looking forward to giving consistent performances for his franchise.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be locking horns in the opening match of the IPL 2020 on September 19.
During his playing days, Pietersen had represented Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, and Rising Pune SuperGiants in the IPL.
The opening match between the finalists of the 2019 edition will be played in Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The tournament will be played from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE across three venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Last week, news of Raina leaving the team and returning home came as a big jolt as he has been an integral part of the franchise from the first season.
On August 29, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that 13 personnel including two players had tested positive for COVID-19.
