"They have another 12 months to get it right and there will be even greater interest," said Lehmann, who had replaced South African captain Graeme Smith in the first two games of Rajasthan Royals in the cricket extravaganza.

The 38-year-old former Australian player also suggested expansion of international quota in the playing XI of IPL teams and said the competition should be played as a ‘boutique’ tournament.

"They could add another overseas player to rosters and open up the window for all international team including England to play," Lehmann was quoted as saying by The Advertiser.

"We need the best possible outcome so this can happen. I feel a bit sorry for the English boys but think we can work around it to help get things across the line. The IPL should be played as a boutique tournament for international players."

The charged IPL atmosphere and the chance to work with young Indian players has made Lehmann ambitious to coach.