Glasgow Cosmic unveil star-studded line-up for ETPL
Glasgow, May 24
Glasgow Cosmic have unveiled a star-studded line-up for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League, bringing together some of the biggest names in international cricket alongside leading Scottish talent.
According a press release, the franchise's roster features renowned players including Finn Allen, Liam Livingstone, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques, Kamindu Mendis, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerhard Erasmus, Duan Jansen, Ali Khan, as well as Scotland captain Richie Berrington and Scottish cricket star George Munsey.
Owned by Vipul Agrawal (Chairman, Mugafi Group) and Tansha Batra, with Rashid Khan serving as CEO of Mugafi Group, Glasgow Cosmic enter the tournament with a strong blend of international experience and local representation.
The inclusion of Scotland captain Richie Berrington and George Munsey highlights the franchise's commitment to Scottish cricket as it prepares to compete in the inaugural ETPL season.
Beyond the field, Glasgow Cosmic aim to contribute to the growth of cricket in Scotland through community engagement, grassroots initiatives, and support for the development of local cricket infrastructure.
The ETPL is Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise league. It is a joint venture between Cricket Ireland and Rules Global (Rules X). It is co-founded and co-owned by Abhishek Bachchan, Saurav Banerjee (former Co-CEO of NDTV and Partner at Kalaari Capital), Priyanka Kaul (former CEO of Forbes), and Dhiraj Malhotra (former CEO of Delhi Capitals and former GM of BCCI) - partners at Rules Global. The league is being developed in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and Royal Dutch Cricket Association.
The inaugural edition of the ETPL will take place from August 26 to September 20, 2026, featuring six franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam, competing in 33 matches.
— ANI
Reader Comments
What a mix! Liam Livingstone, Moises Henriques, Keshav Maharaj—it's like a mini World XI. But will these guys actually stay for the full season? Big names often pull out from such leagues. The ETPL needs to ensure commitments are honored, otherwise it'll lose credibility. Still, great initiative by Abhishek Bachchan and team. 👏
As a cricket fan, I love seeing leagues pop up in new places. But I'm a bit skeptical—why is a UAE-based group (Rules Global) involved with Cricket Ireland? And having Bollywood's Abhishek Bachchan as a co-owner feels like a PR move. Let's hope the focus remains on developing European cricket, not just making money. Grassroots initiatives in Scotland sound promising though! 🌱
From an Indian perspective, this is interesting because it shows how franchise cricket is expanding globally. The ETPL might not have the star power of the IPL, but it's a step forward for European nations. I just hope they don't over-schedule matches and burn out these players. And please, no late-night matches like the IPL—European time zones need respect! 😅
Livingston and Allen in the same team? That's explosive batting power! But where's the bowling depth? Lungi Ngidi is great, but they need more quality pacers for Scottish conditions. Also, Mahmudullah or some Asian spinner would have been a nice addition for variety. Still, excited to see how this league shapes up—maybe we'll see some future stars from Scotland! 🇮🇳🇬🇧
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