European T20 Premier League Announces First Three Franchises with Waugh and Maxwell as Owners

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), backed by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan and sanctioned by the ICC, is set to launch its inaugural season in late August 2026. The league will feature six city-based franchises across Europe, with the first three teams in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Belfast. Notable owners include former Australian captain Steve Waugh, hockey Olympian Jamie Dwyer, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, and former New Zealand cricketers Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills. The ETPL aims to grow cricket's presence in Europe, leveraging established players and emerging local talent.