We want to keep a manageable squad size: KKR CEO Mysore

“In every auction, there's a surprise element. We have everyone in mind.”

There was a hint in his comments that the squad sizes will be reducing this year.

“The supply (number of players) has gone up and demand (required number of players) has gone down. It will be a very different auction this time around. We will go with an open mind,” Mysore said about the maximum squad strength being reduced to 27 from the earlier 33.

Though the the IPL VII might clash with the Lok Sabha elections, Mysore hoped it would be staged in India.

“It is obviously linked to elections something we can do little about it. We'll have to wait and see when the dates are out for more clarity. They are making every effort to play here.

“We're hoping that it's going to be business as usual. Our assumption is that it will be in India.”

Mysore said the IPL V triumphant team's strength had been unity.

“We have been very fortunate to have a cohesive team. Not only as players but also officials... The atmosphere of the team has been brilliant,” he added.