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ETPL Announces Glasgow Franchise, Gayle Acquires Team Ownership
The European T20 Premier League: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe’s inaugural ICC-approved T20 franchise competition, has unveiled the ‘Glasgow Mugafians,' its Glasgow-based team representing Scotland. The franchise is owned by Tansha Batra, with West Indies icon Chris Gayle serving as co-owner and Global Brand Ambassador.
The first edition of the ETPL is scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026. It will feature six franchises from Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam, competing in 33 matches.
Speaking about the Glasgow franchise, Abhishek Bachchan, Bollywood actor and co-owner of ETPL, said, “We are delighted to welcome the Mugafi Group and Chris Gayle to this journey. Europe represents one of the most exciting frontiers for cricket, a region rich in sporting culture, diversity and untapped potential. With the ETPL, we are not just building a league but creating a platform that can unlock talent, unite markets and establish Europe as a powerful new centre of the global game.”
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