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Rahul Dravid Gifts No. 19 Jersey to Abhishek Bachchan
Rahul Dravid gave actor and cricket supporter Abhishek Bachchan a special jersey.
The jersey has Dravid’s famous number, 19.
Dravid also wrote a personal thank-you message on it.
Bachchan helped start the European T20 Premier League, or ETPL.
The league is playing its first season in Dublin.
Six teams from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands are taking part.
The qualifier is planned for September 19, followed by the final on September 20.
The World Cricketers’ Association said ETPL was setting a benchmark for professional standards.
Rahul Dravid gave Abhishek Bachchan his signed No. 19 India jersey.
The handwritten message thanked Bachchan for supporting the game.
The gesture came during the inaugural European T20 Premier League in Dublin.
ETPL features six franchises representing Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.
The qualifier is scheduled for September 19 and the final for September 20.
- Who
- Former India captain Rahul Dravid gave the jersey to Abhishek Bachchan, an ETPL co-founder.
- What
- Dravid presented Bachchan with his personally signed No. 19 jersey and a handwritten message.
- Where
- The tournament is in its final stages in Dublin.
- When
- The presentation took place during ETPL’s inaugural season, with the qualifier scheduled for September 19 and the final for September 20.
- Why
- Dravid said the message was to thank Bachchan for supporting the game; the gesture also came as ETPL reached a decisive stage.
Key facts
- Jersey number
- No. 19
- Recipient
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Presenter
- Rahul Dravid
- Tournament
- Inaugural European T20 Premier League
- Location
- Dublin
- Participating regions
- Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands
- Upcoming matches
- Qualifier on September 19; final on September 20
- World Cricketers’ Association assessment
- “ETPL sets the benchmark”
Quotes
World Cricketers’ Association
Cricket organization commenting on the European T20 Premier League’s professional standards
“Dear Abhishek, thank you for your support to the game. Best always, Rahul Dravid.”
deccanchronicle.com
“ETPL sets the benchmark”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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