After failing to strike a deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL), it seems that England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is all set to face a potential players' revolt in the coming days.

According to some media reports, Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff and Paul Collingwood have already made it clear that they want to participate in the IPL. However, the board thinks the other way. The deadlock between the board and players might result in Kevin Pietersen and co refusing to sign their central contracts.

Earlier, the talks between IPL chairman Lalit Modi and ECB chairman David Collier and CEO Giles Clarke failed, leading much to the frustration among the players.

In a press release, an agent, who represents some top players in the side said, “If the players are denied the chance to play in the IPL, then Clarke is going to feel their wrath, no question.”

"Clarke seems to be playing hardball with Modi when he has no bullets to fire. He has been backed into a terrible corner," he added.

The IPL has already made it clear that England's players would be welcome only if they commit to a substantial number of games and not the 15 days that the ECB is offering. On the other hand, ECB wants Kevin Pietersen & Co play in the IPL for just about 15-20 days.

Speaking on this, Modi said, “There is no sense in England players playing in the IPL for just two weeks.”

The way talks have failed, it now seems that the participation of the English players next April's IPL looks highly unlikely.

However, the IPL and the ECB officials could talk again in the coming couple of weeks but with the wait getting longer by the day for players, it is likely that may try some arm-twisting tactics of their by refusing to sign central contracts.