<p>According to a report in 'The Times', Surrey Chief Executive Paul Sheldon is in India for talks with IPL franchises and has got feelers from the Daredevils and KKR for a tie-up.<br /><br />"Any deal is more likely to be a straight forward pairing of two clubs rather than wider global branding," the report said.<br /><br />"I am in India to investigate with a range of people any possible link with a country that is full of opportunity. It is vital that Surrey are at the forefront of such discussions," Sheldon was quoted as saying by the newspaper.<br /><br />"Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders are thought to be keen on partnerships in England," the report said.<br /><br />Hampshire became the first county club to forge an alliance with an IPL franchise when it tied up with Rajasthan Royals last week.<br /><br />But not all counties are keen on such tie-ups with Middlesex CEO Vinny Codrington saying that they were not even considering it.</p>
<p>According to a report in 'The Times', Surrey Chief Executive Paul Sheldon is in India for talks with IPL franchises and has got feelers from the Daredevils and KKR for a tie-up.<br /><br />"Any deal is more likely to be a straight forward pairing of two clubs rather than wider global branding," the report said.<br /><br />"I am in India to investigate with a range of people any possible link with a country that is full of opportunity. It is vital that Surrey are at the forefront of such discussions," Sheldon was quoted as saying by the newspaper.<br /><br />"Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders are thought to be keen on partnerships in England," the report said.<br /><br />Hampshire became the first county club to forge an alliance with an IPL franchise when it tied up with Rajasthan Royals last week.<br /><br />But not all counties are keen on such tie-ups with Middlesex CEO Vinny Codrington saying that they were not even considering it.</p>