LONDON/MUMBAI, Feb 25 - Billionaire David Blitzer is eyeing a majority stake in an Indian Premier League cricket team and is holding talks with two franchises, two sources said, stoking a bidding war with Manchester United co-chairman Avram Glazer and Indian tycoons.

Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, is conducting due diligence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, two sources with direct knowledge of the discussions confirmed.