Cricket chiefs have warned that India's two new Twenty20 leagues could have a dramatic effect on the English game. A BBC Sport survey of county bosses has revealed a range of concerns - from fears the game could split, to teams going bust, to rampant player-power.

And Surrey chief executive Paul Sheldon thinks English cricket may have to form a rival league with franchise teams.

"There could be a franchise called Vodafone London - I think we should consider that possibility," he said.

"I have a completely open mind about Twenty20. It is a means of exploiting our commercial strengths and it is a very, very juicy opportunity.

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