According to numerous sources, IPL teams have had informal discussions about negotiating contracts that would allow players from various top nations to take part in several tournaments with players from those leading countries.


These players may discover that an IPL franchise serves as their primary employment rather than a full-member board.


IPL franchise owners allegedly approached six English players to discuss an arrangement that would make the franchise their main employment rather than the board or county.


Such conversations have taken place in nations including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the West Indies, according to Heath Mills, executive chairman of FICA, the international players' organization for professional cricket players.


Although FICA is informed of the discussions, no player has yet to agree to a deal with a team. Mills admitted that players will be able to take part in several events as a result of the discussions between franchises and them.


However, this scenario can face practical problems because of various leagues' draft and auction procedures, wage limitations, and retention policies. The major draw for the sport is Indian players, who are also unavailable to compete in any other competition outside the IPL.


If the situation materializes, elite cricket players from around the world may choose to sign professional contracts with a certain franchise rather than their national side. A player would thereafter be qualified to represent their franchise in several franchise competitions held all around the world.