Cricinfo reports that english players r keen to play the next season of IPL. england's tour of windies ends in march and leaves a 4-5 week gap till mid-may when they start their season at home. players r keen to use the gap to play in the IPL. the gap was intended to rest the players before a long season ahead.

kevin pietersen's agent has confirmed kp's interest in the IPL. supposedly one IPL team offered kp $4 million anticipating a removal of the salary cap which existed this season. the ECB too might give in to the demands of the players. is this the beginning of IPL turning into a global event? the IPL also might witness the addition a few more franchises with a few more industrialists keen on investing after 3 teams have broken even in the first year and the BCCI has made a profit of $87.5 million .new franchises gives the extra players(english players who sign up and other fresh faces) more chances to play given the 4 foriegn player restriction in each team.
they might have the group format with the super six stage like the world cup.