After reachings the semis last year, Kings XI are a team that should not be overlooked. Partially owned by the glamorous Preity Zinta and a collection other less glamorous people, they will do well to repeat last year's success. The bowling looks a little weak with Brett Lee just returning from injury and Sreesanth still recovering from being on the wrong end of Harbhajan's wrath. Fortunately, he has recovered sufficiently to be present at this year's tournament as the team motivator. Star man Yuvraj Singh will be feeling the pressure to perform as batsman after having a less than exemplary showing last year. Tom Moody will again be taking the position of coach, with other team members including last year's top scorer Shaun Marsh.

Bangalore Royal Challengers is what you get when one of India's most exciting businessmen is looking for a vehicle to express his dull side. Their performance in 2008 was 20/20 played fifty years ago. But 2009 has ushered in a new dawn, with Vijay returning to his effervescent self and even going a little nuts. That's right, KP nuts (sorry). This year sees the arrival of cricket's most unfathomable talent, Kevin Pietersen. Chastised after his recent dealings with the England Cricket Board, everybody's best friend KP has a lot to prove in a short time. Whatever happens, it won't be boring. As for the details, coached by well known hard task master Ray Jennings and star players including Dravid, Kallis, Steyn and Tinu Yohannan. Oh, and Katrina Kaif might be along for the ride too.