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.
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