Rohit Sharma marked his return to the Mumbai Indians training camp, a week before the start of the tournament. The former MI skipper has won the IPL 6 times, including the 5 wins as Mumbai Indians captain. (Pic: MI)

MS Dhoni has returned to training with the Chennai Super Kings. The 44-year-old will be playing his 19th season in the IPL, having won the title on 5 occasions. With Sanju Samson and a young team around him, the former CSK captain will hope to have another good season. (Pic: CSK)

Shardul Thakur is back with the Mumbai Indians. The all-rounder could be seen practising his batting and bowling in the MI training camp. The Mumbai-born player will hope to play a big role this season. (Pic: MI)

Ruturaj Gaikwad is back training with the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL. The CSK captain will have Sanju Samson under his wings this season, along with the experience of MS Dhoni, as CSK aim to win a historic sixth IPL title. (Pic: CSK)

MI and CSK are tied at 5 IPL titles each as both these rivals look to add a historic sixth to their crown. The 'El Clasico' of the IPL will again be the most exciting contest of the season, with the fans eager to see two of the IPL's best teams in action. (Pic: MI)