The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) revealed Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition. The league, officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), disclosed the owners of the initial three franchises at a press conference in Sydney. Amsterdam’s franchise will be led by Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh, Jamie Dwyer, and Tim Thomas.
Former New Zealand cricketers Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills will own the Edinburgh franchise. Additionally, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, along with Rohan Lund, will own the Belfast franchise. This announcement signifies a significant moment in the professional cricket landscape in Europe, marking the beginning of ETPL’s franchise rollout for its inaugural season.
ETPL, a joint venture between Rules Global and Cricket Ireland, is co-founded by Abhishek Bachchan, Saurav Banerjee, Priyanka Kaul, and Dhiraj Malhotra. The league aims to bring together established international players and emerging talent while upholding high standards of governance and integrity. With a focus on sustainable growth and elevating European cricket globally, ETPL seeks to set new standards for emerging franchise leagues.
