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Jonty Rhodes, Du Plessis & Klaasen Acquire Rotterdam Franchise In ETPL

By IANS News April 30, 2026 • 11:36 AM View: 182

European T20 Premier League: Three renowned South African cricketers, Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen, have teamed up to buy the fifth franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe's first ICC-approved T20 tournament based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Madhukar Shree has joined as Managing Partner. This development marks a milestone for a league quickly gaining popularity as one of the most exciting new cricket competitions, scheduled to launch in six European cities this August.

The Rotterdam franchise will participate in the first season, set from August 26 to September 20. Over 33 matches, six city-based teams, Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam, will compete for titles in a historic milestone for the sport in Europe.