Stanford weighs up Super Series options

Stanford is "evaluating all of his options" after the inaugural series earlier this year and is also considering possible new competition formats, Stanford 20/20 spokesperson Julie Hodge told PA Sport.

"He has disbanded the legends group, but at this stage no decision has been taken on the future of the Super Series," said Hodge. "He is still evaluating his options and no decision has been made yet over whether to possibly have a different format or continue as is."

She added: "As far as I'm aware there isn't a definite timeline, but he could possibly come to a decision within January."

Stanford announced in June that he would financially back five annual Twenty20 games between a West Indies Superstars XI team and England, with the winners of each match pocketing 20 million US dollars.

However, the first such match in October, which the Superstars won by 10 wickets, attracted widespread criticism.

Stanford's behaviour in Antigua upset some of the England players, particularly when he frequently entered their dressing room.

He was also pictured with several of the players' wives, including Matt Prior's pregnant wife Emily, sitting on his knee, causing him to telephone captain Kevin Pietersen to apologise.

Organisational issues and playing conditions at the event were also questioned, and according to reports Stanford lost 40 million US dollars on the inaugural venture. However, spokesperson Hodge added that the return on investment would be just one part of Stanford's overall review of the event.

"Of course he will factor in the (financial) return, but there was a lot of negativity surrounding the event," she said. "He is very passionate about the sport, and he has put more than 100 million dollars into cricket."