Dublin, July 2 (IANS) The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) completed its first-ever Player Draft in Dublin on Thursday, marking a major milestone ahead of the tournament’s inaugural season. The league’s six franchises selected 36 players, 12 each from Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB), to finalise their core squads, with Irish all-rounder Jai Moondra and veteran batter Paul Stirling among the headline picks.The draft saw an even distribution of t…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can become a significant catalyst in cricket’s global expansion ahead of the sport’s return to the Olympic Games.Speaking after the ETPL 2026 Player Draft on Wednesday, the Dublin Guardians captain and mentor said the league’s primary objective should be to develop players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands by providing them with sustained exposure to high-level T20 cricket …
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes T20 cricket has cemented its place as the format that will drive the sport’s future, while expressing doubts over the long-term sustainability of One-Day Internationals.Speaking during a media interaction after the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 Player Draft on Thursday, the Dublin Guardians captain and mentor said T20’s shorter duration makes it the ideal vehicle for cricket’s global expansion and its return…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that Rahul Dravid has entrusted him with complete control over the cricketing affairs of Dublin Guardians in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), saying the former India head coach has deliberately chosen to stay away from on-field decision-making.Speaking after the ETPL 2026 Player Draft on Thursday, Ashwin said the responsibility for building the squad and shaping the team’s strategy rests squarely …
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Drawing on his experiences with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and South Africa’s SA20, former South Africa cricketer and Rotterdam Dockers co-owner Jonty Rhodes believes the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) can play a transformative role in developing cricket across the continent. Rhodes said the league’s long-term objective should be to expand Europe’s talent pool and strengthen grassroots cricket, rather than merely producing a champion team. He made the remarks af…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Australian great Steve Waugh said versatility was the defining factor behind Amsterdam Flames’ selections in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 Player Draft, explaining that the franchise deliberately prioritised multi-skilled cricketers over loading up on specialist batters. Amsterdam Flames entered the draft with an already formidable core featuring Australian T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith and Tim David, alongside Netherlands skipper Scott…
Glasgow, June 21 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic have appointed former India fast bowler Varun Aaron as the team’s bowling coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL).Aaron, who represented India across formats and enjoyed a successful career in domestic cricket and the IPL, joins the franchise at an exciting time as Glasgow Cosmic continue to build a strong setup both on and off the field.The team has already attracted attention with a squad featuring some of the bigge…
Glasgow, June 9 (IANS) Former Australian cricket star Matthew Hayden has joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-owner and head coach ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), marking a significant addition to the franchise’s leadership team.A World Cup winner and one of the most successful opening batters in cricket history, Hayden said the franchise’s vision and ambition were key factors behind his decision to come on board. “What attracted me most was the vision behind the project….
Glasgow, May 24 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic has unveiled a star-studded line-up for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), bringing together some of the biggest names in international cricket alongside leading Scottish talent. The franchise’s roster features renowned players including Finn Allen, Liam Livingstone, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Kamindu Mendis, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerhard Erasmus, Duan Jansen, Ali Khan, as well as Scotland captain Richie Berrington…
Dublin, May 12 (IANS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is one of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) co-founders, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games as a “wonderful” development that will bridge the gap between the Indian subcontinent and the global sporting extravaganza. Cricket will officially return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, marking its second-ever Olympic appearance – 128 years after its debut in Paris 1900, when Great Britain claimed gold in …