From the IPL

Quick sweep of stories worth flagging — each summarised in a line.

• Black Caps captain Mitch Santner backs domestic T20 league. The Black Caps skipper believes the game is heading in the right direction and backed a New Zealand T20 league.

• Two-month break an opportunity and a challenge: TN coach Yo Mahesh. The TN coach feels the gap could disrupt the team’s momentum but provides a chance to plug a few holes; skipper Sai Kishore happy with seamers’ performance.

• The six appeal: How Virat Kohli has found a new gear in his batting.