The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has introduced the ‘Glasgow Mugafians,’ a team based in Glasgow, Scotland. Owned by Tansha Batra, the franchise has West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle as co-owner and Global Brand Ambassador.
Scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026, the first edition of the ETPL will feature six franchises from Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam, competing in 33 matches.
Abhishek Bachchan, Bollywood actor and ETPL co-owner, expressed excitement about the Glasgow franchise, emphasizing Europe’s potential in cricket. Tansha Batra, owner of Glasgow Mugafians, highlighted the professional platform the franchise offers to Scotland’s cricket community.
Chris Gayle, co-owner and Global Brand Ambassador of Glasgow Mugafians, sees this venture as a new chapter, aiming to nurture local talent and elevate cricket in Europe. The ETPL has attracted renowned figures like Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell, and Kyle Mills as franchise owners, indicating a promising future for European cricket.
The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is a collaborative effort with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association.
