The organizers announced on Tuesday, March 18, that Dublin, Ireland, and Rotterdam, the Netherlands, will host the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a new franchise-based competition on the continent. The International Cricket Council (ICC)-approved 33-match competition for six teams will take place from July 15 to August 8.
With six franchise teams, two in each of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, and eight home players in addition to a development player representing a European nation, the league—which was conceived as a special partnership between these three countries—will place a significant emphasis on developing local and regional talent.
“Unlike other leagues typically supported by a single national board, the ETPL boasts the unified backing of Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and Cricket Netherlands, demonstrating an unprecedented level of collaboration and commitment to growing the game across the region,” the league stated.
With the ability to interact with the whole European market (except from England), the ETPL provides unmatched market depth.
Every new nation the league establishes ties with offers substantial prospects for expansion.
Dublin and Belfast will be represented by the Irish franchise teams, giving the league a competitive advantage. Every squad By giving up-and-coming players a chance to compete on a worldwide scale, the ETPL seeks to promote the continued growth of cricket in Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
The league will have franchise teams and a draft system, just like other successful leagues of a similar nature, but it will be the first of its kind to feature three countries.
The league was co-founded and promoted by Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan. “Being a part of the European T20 Premier League makes me very happy. This competition offers a great chance to promote cricket in Europe by developing regional talent and providing spectators with top-notch entertainment. The actor, who was visiting Dublin on Tuesday, stated, “I think the ETPL will not only highlight the finest of European cricket but also create a vibrant cultural experience for families and communities.”
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