The glamour and excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the ideal appetiser for millions of Indian cricket fans for the main course to follow. India's cricket tour to Australia will have three ODIs, three T20Is and, finally, a four-Test match series. The arduous itinerary will bring forth challenges not only on the physical fitness of each player but also on their mental strength.

The IPL has been a boon for the cricketers who were part of it. They will now be able to understand what it entails and how to manage the safety net bubble around them. Furthermore, it also gave the players an opportunity to get fit and match ready after the long isolation that they went through because of the severe pandemic lockdown.