Rahul Dravid Enters Franchise Ownership With Dublin Team in ETPL
The European T20 Premier League is about to be the most exciting among all. The main reason behind the same is the fact that there isn't any company as an owner, instead it has former players. Recently, Rahul Dravid also brought a team in the tournament, getting the Dublin Franchise.
All the teams of the European T20 Premier League have now been sold. And the best part about this T20 League is that the owners are not just some big companies who have entered here to expand their portfolio. Instead, it is the former cricketers who have shown active participation and have even been able to buy the teams.
Among all the franchises which have been sold, one of them is even bought by an Indian. And it is none other than the T20 World Cup winning coach, Rahul Dravid. He has now been confirmed as the owner of the franchise, Dublin Guardians, and fans now wait for the tournament to commence from August 2026.
He said, “What attracted me to ETPL was the larger vision behind it, the opportunity to help grow cricket in Europe by strengthening grassroots development and creating pathways for emerging talent across Ireland and Europe. Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth. Nurturing the next generation has always been important to me, and I believe ETPL can play a meaningful role in that journey.”
Our Take
Cricketers have shown an active participation in this T20 league, which has been able to set it apart from the other franchise cricket tournaments. Players such as Chris Gayle, Heinrich Klaasen, Jonty Rhodes, Glenn Maxwell, and many more, have been a part of the ownership process in this tournament. And now, Rahul Dravid has also joined the list, bringing his elite experience to the tournament.
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