Now that the IPL is over and the action would gradually shift to Champions League, franchisees will be seen engaged in a keen players transfer game. New South Wales, one of the Australian participants, may lose David Warner, who is likely to stick to Delhi Daredevils in the 12-team tournament to be held in India in October. To retain the services of big hitting Warner, Delhi will have to play around USD 250,000 to NSW. This money NSW are expected to would offer to Kiwi team Otago to secure the services of explosive Brendon McCullum, who led Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL-II.

However it will be interesting to see which side McCullum chooses to represent. The organizers have left it to players to choose the side they wish to play for.

McCullum is eligible to play for NSW because he played for the Blues in last season's domestic final against Victoria. "There is no doubt having Brendon McCullum in your team increases your chances of a win, that is an undeniable fact. It's about ensuring we have got all the bases covered. [Making Otago an offer] is certainly something we will consider. It is a cost-neutral exercise," NSW chief executive David Gilbert told 'Sydney Morning Herald'. Otago chief executive Ross Dykes also hinted that deal could materialise.

"Given the fact he has played for them in the last 12 months, I think it could happen. You can't ignore figures like that. But on the other hand, you have loyalty reasons for which you wouldn't want to do it. Brendon would have to be involved in these discussions," he said. The Champions League will feature top domestic Twenty20 teams from India (3), Australia (2), England (2), New Zealand (1), West Indies (1), Sri Lanka (1) and South Africa (2). One team each from Sri Lanka, West Indies and New Zealand were drafted into the tournament recently.