During a press conference, Saif Ali Khan said, "I am excited about this. It is a great way to correct the technique from bottom to top. My father used to say that learning to catch a tennis ball is the right way, because when "Until you learn how to catch this ball properly, the ball will bounce out of your hand. It all starts with a tennis ball. Saif Ali Khan mentioned that he has a strong connection to Calcutta because his mother and half of his family are from there, and the other half are involved in cricket. He feels like part of the team and believes he`s a suitable brand ambassador for IPL. He`s looking forward to supporting his team in their first match on March 6. Abhishek Bachchan shared his excitement about the tournament, stating they got the team they wanted. He believes the successful auction is a positive start for ISPL and a good sign for the future.