Delhi: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), which is a private franchise tournament, is being organized in partnership with the three cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. Famous actor, entrepreneur and sports lover Abhishek Bachchan has invested in this tournament as a co-owner.
This league, approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC), will be held from July 15 to August 3, 2025. In this, along with the best players of these three countries, legendary cricketers from all over the world will also be seen playing. With the addition of Abhishek Bachchan, the league will get a new identity and appeal at the global level.
Abhishek Bachchan’s statement
On his participation, Abhishek Bachchan said, “Cricket is not just a game, but a force that transcends boundaries and connects people. ETPL is the right platform to showcase the growing popularity of this game. With the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Olympics, it will become even more popular. I am proud to be part of this special partnership with the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. I thank the ICC and these three boards and have full confidence in our team that they will make it a success. this is just the begining. Now we need to work hard so that this league reaches every cricket fan.”
Cricket Ireland welcomed
Warren Dutram, CEO of Cricket Ireland and Chairman of ETPL, said, “We welcome Abhishek Bachchan. His passion for sports and entrepreneurship will take our vision to greater heights. “Together with ICC and all our partners, we will make this tournament a big platform for European cricket.”
Director Priyanka Kaul said, “The league will start with six teams – Dublin, Belfast, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Edinburgh and Glasgow. It will be shown globally in collaboration with major media partners. Abhishek’s participation has further inspired us to achieve this goal.”
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