Modi eager for England players stay

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The IPL accept the England and Wales Cricket Board cannot release centrally contracted players for the full seven-week duration of the event due to the proximity of two series against the West Indies.

However, they are hoping for a bigger window than the 15-day one currently proposed. And Modi told Sky Sports News: "I understand the ECB might agree to release players for three weeks."

He added: "It is not only for this year, but this year and next year because when players go into an auction it is for the next two years. They need to be available for the next two years, so we are waiting to hear back on that.

"We need to figure out very quickly if the English players can be part of it. Of course we would like to be part of it."

IPL franchises are likely to be interested in signing players such as Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff and a number of the side have also indicated their willingness to compete.

The Professional Cricketers Association have been discussing the matter with the ECB in the hope of reaching an agreement.

The initial list of players for the next IPL auction will be published on Friday with January 27 the closing date for additions.