Mysuru, June 21 -- The Indian Premier League's influence on Indian cricket has moved well beyond its commercial success and entertainment value, fundamentally altering how players think, prepare and approach the game, senior India batsman Karun Nair said on Sunday.

Nair said the IPL had triggered a significant shift in cricketing mindset, with its impact now visible across domestic competitions as players increasingly embrace aggressive tactics, innovative shot-making and greater tactical flexibility.

"The IPL is certainly setting the trend, and the times are different. The players are thinking in different ways. So, I think we'll see similar things in every tournament going forward," Nair said during the DACSS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. ...