Melbourne, May 26: Now that the Indian Premier League is over and the focus is shifting to Champions League Twenty20, franchisees will be seen engaged in a keen player 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 pay around $250,000 to NSW.

NSW are expected to offer this money to Kiwi team Otago to secure the services of explosive Brendon McCullum. However, it will be interesting to see which side McCullum chooses to represent. He 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. — PTI