Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Abhishek Bachchan Hopes ETPL Expands After European T20 Launch
The European T20 Premier League has started its first season in Voorburg.
The opening game was between Rotterdam Dockers and Amsterdam Flames.
Abhishek Bachchan, one of the league’s owners, said the competition took three years to organize.
He wants it to bring high-quality cricket to Europe.
He also hopes local young players can play against experienced international cricketers.
Famous former and current players are involved as team owners.
Their involvement has made more people interested in the tournament.
Bachchan said the league could grow if the teams play exciting cricket.
The inaugural European T20 Premier League began in Voorburg with Rotterdam Dockers facing Amsterdam Flames.
Co-owner Abhishek Bachchan said the league followed three years of preparation and planning.
Bachchan said ETPL aims to provide European and local players opportunities to compete with world-class cricketers.
He credited the International Cricket Council and co-founders for supporting the league’s launch.
Bachchan said interest from owners including Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Glenn Maxwell and Jonty Rhodes helped build credibility, while future expansion depends on quality cricket.
- Who
- The European T20 Premier League, co-owner Abhishek Bachchan, its teams and participating players.
- What
- The inaugural European T20 Premier League began with a match between Rotterdam Dockers and Amsterdam Flames.
- When
- The tournament’s opening day, following three years of preparation; no exact date is stated.
- Where
- Voorburg, Europe.
- Why
- The league was created to bring competitive cricket to Europe and provide local talent with opportunities to play against world-class players.
- Tournament
- European T20 Premier League
- Opening match
- Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames
- Location
- Voorburg
- Preparation period
- Three years
- Co-owner quoted
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Stated goal
- Build a credible, competitive T20 league and support local cricketing talent
- Team-owner names cited
- Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Glenn Maxwell and Jonty Rhodes