Gough has proved an instant hit as Yorkshire skipper

Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Inzamam-ul-Haq have already been linked with the project, being set up by the Zee TV group.

"Of course it would interest me - I hope they give me a call," said Gough.

"I'm 36 now, Warney and Brian Lara are a year or so older, so if there is a chance to play I'd be up for it."

Gough has not played for England since last summer and is not expecting a recall.

He is concentrating on his new role as Yorkshire captain, having led them to the top of the County Championship with three wins out of four so far.

But that would lead to a clash with the Twenty20 event, which has been tentatively scheduled for July and August.

Despite that, Gough said: "England didn't pick me at the World Cup and I doubt I'll play for them again at 36, so any international cricket against the best players would be something I'd jump at.

"We always want to play and challenge ourselves at the highest level."

Former international captains Kapil Dev and Tony Greig have been named on the executive board of India's new league.

The six teams involved will each have four foreign players, two current Indian players and eight young Indian players.

"This will be the platform where youngsters from all corners of India will play alongside the superstars of international cricket, learn the tricks of the trade from them and gain confidence to excel," said Greig.