Training next to his cows, Aussie record-breaker Pat Cummins willing the IPL to go ahead - in pictures

Few people will be willing the 2020 Indian Premier League season to go ahead more than Australia's Pat Cummins. The pace bowler was the subject of a $2.18m (Dh8m) bid from Kolkata Knight Riders for this year's tournament - a record for a non-Indian player. However, the IPL hangs in the balance due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Indian under national lockdown to limit the spread of Covid-19. The outbreak has already led to the IPL being shortened, at the very least, after the start of the tournament, originally scheduled for March 29, was deferred to April 15 and another postponement looks inevitable. Like most athletes around the world, Cummins is keeping himself fit from home as he prepares for the start of the IPL, and he is "hopeful" the season can be salvaged even if it means playing behind closed doors. "The first priority is safety but the second one is getting back to normality, finding that balance," Cummins, 26, told the BBC. "If that unfortunately means no crowds for a while, then that is that, but hopefully people can watch at home on TV." Social distancing is being urged for everyone around the world during the pandemic, and fortunately for Cummins, he has plenty of space and distance on his farm south of Sydney, which is where he is staying in shape during the lockdown. The photo gallery above shows Cummins at home on his farm and working out alongside his cows and other farm animals. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Training next to his cows, Aussie record-breaker Pat Cummins willing the IPL to go ahead - in pictures

Pace bowler attracted a record $2.18m bid from Kolkata Knight Riders