IPL issued a media release on Wednesday, calling the return of fans a "momentous" occasion and adding that it would allow "limited seating".
Maheesh Theekshana bowls the carrom ball and googly alongside off-spin, marking an interesting addition to Sri Lanka's squad.
Imran Tahir is South Africa's second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 61 wickets at an average of 14.08 and an economy rate of 6.56.
While big teams like India, England and others are in the fray as usual, fans will also witness some of the minnows of world cricket.
Afghanistan's squad for the T20 World Cup contained several players who had done well in the past, but not been part of the national set-up in recent times.
The big miss for England is Ben Stokes, the all-rounder, who will continue his indefinite break from cricket and prioritise his mental wellbeing.
36-year-old pacer Ravi Rampaul is back in a West Indies T20I squad for the first time in six years, having impressed in the ongoing CPL.
One of the most successful leaders in the history of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni led the nation on to a triumph in the maiden edition of the T20 World Cup.
Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and left-arm spinning all-rounder Krunal Pandya have also been dropped. Spinners Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy are surprise inclusions.
Nathan Ellis was being chased by three IPL franchises for the upcoming tournament before agreeing to terms with an unnamed team on Thursday night.