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.
In order to ensure that local and regional talent is nurtured, the league. Which was conceived with a special partnership. Among Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands will have six franchise teams, two in each of the three countries. Each franchise team will have eight home players in addition to a development player representing a European nation.
The ETPL has the combined support of Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and Cricket Netherlands. Which sets it apart from other leagues that are usually backed by a single national board. This shows an unprecedented degree of cooperation and dedication to expanding the game throughout the region, the league stated.
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The ETPL has the ability to interact with every European market, with the exception of England, and provides unmatched market depth. There are substantial growth prospects in any new nation the league establishes links with.
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.”
