Maharaj, Mendis, Munsey among Glasgow Cosmic's star-studded lineup for inaugural ETPL
Glasgow, May 24
Glasgow Cosmic has 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.
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.
The inclusion of Scotland captain Berrington and Munsey highlights the franchise's commitment to Scottish cricket as it prepares to compete in the inaugural ETPL season.
Owned by Vipul Agrawal (Chairman, Mugafi Group) and Tansha Batra, with Rashid Khan serving as CEO of Mugafi Group, the franchise enters the tournament with a strong blend of international experience and local representation.
Beyond the field, Glasgow Cosmic aims to contribute to the growth of cricket in Scotland through community engagement, grassroots initiatives, and support for the development of local cricket infrastructure.
Sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on November 27, last year, the six-team tournament represents a landmark collaboration among the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, a united effort to grow the game and elevate European cricket on the world stage.
The first edition of the ETPL is scheduled from August 26 to September 20. It completed its six-team franchise line-up at a landmark event in Dublin earlier this month, where Rahul Dravid was officially unveiled as owner of the Dublin franchise ahead of the league's 2026 launch, joining Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rotterdam, competing in 33 matches.
The ETPL has drawn some of the most reputable names in global cricket and sports as franchise owners. The Amsterdam team is supported by Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh and hockey star Jamie Dwyer, with Mitchell Marsh serving as captain. Belfast is co-owned by Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, while Edinburgh is led by New Zealand internationals Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum, with Mitchell Santner as captain. Glasgow have Chris Gayle and Tansha Batra of the Mugafi Group at the helm.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting to see Rahul Dravid as an owner in Dublin franchise. From coaching India to owning a team in Europe - what a journey! But I wonder how many Indian fans will actually follow this league given the time zone difference. Still, good to see cricket expanding. Just hope the quality of cricket matches up to the hype.
Love the mix of international stars and local Scottish talent! 🎯 Liam Livingstone and Josh Philippe are T20 match-winners. And Chris Gayle as part of ownership? The Universe Boss knows how to build a team! Glasgow Cosmic feeling like a proper global franchise already. This is what cricket needs - more leagues, more opportunities for players worldwide. 🌍
Good initiative but I'm slightly skeptical about the timing. August-September clashes with so many international series and existing T20 leagues. Players might prioritise national duty or bigger paychecks elsewhere. Let's see how many of these 'star-studded' names actually play the full season. Still, kudos to Mugafi Group for taking the plunge into European cricket.
As an Indian cricket fan, I'm genuinely excited about this! 🇮🇳 The ETPL could become a proper platform for Associate nations to showcase talent. Having Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Santner involved as owners/captains adds serious credibility. Glasgow's lineup especially looks well-balanced - Ngidi's pace, Maharaj's spin, and Allen's batting. Hope the Scottish crowds turn up! 🏴
K Kavya N