"I am honoured": John Abraham unveils his ETPL team Rotterdam Dockers jersey in Mumbai
Mumbai, August 11
John Abraham feels "honoured" to be a part of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League, the International Cricket Council-sanctioned T20 franchise league. He, along with former cricketer Jonty Rhodes, unveiled their team Rotterdam Dockers jersey in Mumbai on Tuesday.
While talking to the media, John Abraham expressed his love for the sport, calling it an "opportunity" for himself to participate in an ICC-accredited event.
"I think there is an opportunity for someone like me in this league. I am honoured to be a part of this league. This has been accredited by the ICC. I love sport, any sport. So I am grateful that I am a part of this league. I think I have got the right partners and we have got a very strong team. The league is very strong, very important, and the ICC backing it is probably the most important thing. So I think I am at the right place at the right time," said John Abraham.
The jersey was unveiled at an event in Mumbai in the presence of Rotterdam Dockers Co-Owners Jonty Rhodes and John Abraham, Founder & Managing Director Madhukar Shree, and Fireflies.ai Co-founder and CEO Krish Ramineni.
The franchise also announced Fireflies.ai as its Official Jersey Partner, with Ramineni joining Rotterdam Dockers as a Founding Investor. The partnership brings together a passion for cricket, technology and innovation, with Fireflies.ai becoming an integral part of the franchise's journey as it prepares to take the field on the European T20 stage, as per the press note by ETPL.
According to the press note, Rotterdam Dockers will begin their campaign against Amsterdam Flames in the opening fixture of the inaugural ETPL on August 26 in Voorburg. Co-owned by Jonty Rhodes, John Abraham and Faf du Plessis, the franchise will be led by former South Africa captain Du Plessis and brings together a compelling blend of international experience and Dutch talent.
The squad features some of the biggest names in T20 cricket, including Heinrich Klaasen, Anrich Nortje, Logan van Beek and Roelof van der Merwe, alongside emerging talent from the Netherlands.
ETPL Season 1 will be played from August 26 to September 20, 2026, across Voorburg in the Netherlands and Dublin in Ireland, with six city-based franchises competing to be crowned the first-ever European T20 Premier League champions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see Indian celebrities investing in overseas T20 leagues. But I wonder if this will affect the viewership of IPL or other domestic tournaments. Still, more cricket is always good for fans! 🤔🏏
Faf du Plessis as captain and Jonty Rhodes as co-owner - that's a solid combo! The squad with Klaasen and Nortje looks fierce. This league is definitely worth watching. Eager to see how cricket grows in Europe. 🌍
"Right place at the right time" - well said John! With ICC's backing, this league has a strong foundation. The involvement of tech companies like Fireflies.ai shows how cricket is evolving globally. Exciting times ahead!
Good to see international cricket expanding beyond traditional markets. The Netherlands and Ireland have been improving, and a league like this could really boost their development. John Abraham's involvement adds star power too.
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Another T20 league popping up every now and then - will this actually sustain? But with big names like Faf and Klaasen, and ICC accreditation, maybe this one has a real chance. Let's wait and watch.
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