European T20 Premier League to begin in July

European T20 Premier League Details

Tournament Overview

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is a new franchise-based tournament in the continent, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The six-team 33-match tournament will be held from July 15 to August 8 in Dublin (Ireland) and Rotterdam (the Netherlands).

League Structure

The league features six franchise teams – two based in each country – with eight home players and a development player representing a European country. The teams are:

• Ireland: Dublin and Belfast
• Netherlands: Rotterdam
• Scotland: (no specific city mentioned)

Key Features

• Unified backing of Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and Cricket Netherlands
• Focus on nurturing local and regional talent
• Market depth to engage with the entire European market (excluding England)
• Franchise teams and draft system
• First competition of its kind to involve three nations

Promoter Statement

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is a promoter and co-founder of the league, stating that the ETPL represents a fantastic opportunity to grow the game of cricket in Europe, fostering local talent and bringing world-class entertainment to fans.