The next edition of the Indian Premier League may witness an interesting feature. mid-day has reliably learnt that a player can represent another franchise if he does not get to play in the first seven matches of the season. The proposal was discussed during yesterday's lengthy meeting between the BCCI officebearers, IPL Governing Council members, the Committee of Administrators (COA) and the eight team owners/representatives. It is understood that team owners have unanimously agreed to the proposal. A final decision on the matter will be taken in a IPL Governing Council meeting. According to the proposal, a player becomes eligible to play for another team mid-tournament if he fails to be included in any game for the first seven matches. Of course, that's if any other team wants to have his services.

Mumbai Indians players and the team owner Nita Ambani with the IPL 10 trophy, after they won the Indian Premier League final match against Rising Pune Supergiants in Hyderabad on Sunday. Pic/PTI