{"id":49484,"date":"2026-04-20T11:58:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=49484"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:33:18","slug":"what-is-etpl-inside-the-european-league-attracting-chris-gayle-and-global-stars-check-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/what-is-etpl-inside-the-european-league-attracting-chris-gayle-and-global-stars-check-details\/","title":{"rendered":"What is ETPL? Inside the European league attracting Chris Gayle and global stars, check details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gayle joins ETPL as Glasgow franchise gets new owners<\/strong><\/p>\n

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has confirmed its Glasgow franchise, with Chris Gayle and the Mugafi Group taking ownership. The team, named Glasgow Mugafians, will be backed by the Mugafi Group as founding partner, with Tansha Batra listed as owner.<\/p>\n

The league, co-owned by Abhishek Bachchan, is set to begin on August 26 across six cities Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Rotterdam. It marks progress for a tournament that had been delayed last year but now appears ready to launch.<\/p>\n

What is ETPL and how it could shape cricket in Europe<\/h3>\n

The ETPL is a six-team, 34-match T20 league backed by the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. It will be played across multiple countries, making it one of the few franchise leagues spread across regions rather than based in a single nation.<\/p>\n

For Europe, the league offers a structured platform that has been missing so far. It could help improve standards, bring in overseas players, and create more opportunities for local talent. The involvement of known cricket figures may also help attract attention to a market where the sport is still developing.<\/p>\n

International players move into ownership roles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gayle\u2019s involvement continues a wider trend, with several current and former international players taking ownership stakes. Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell and Kyle Mills are already linked to franchises in Amsterdam, Belfast and Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

Nathan McCullum (brother of Brendon McCullum) is also part of the ownership pool. The model mixes cricket names with business investors, suggesting the league is trying to build both visibility and financial stability early on.<\/p>\n

League structure and delayed start<\/strong><\/p>\n

The August window avoids a clash with The Hundred and Major League Cricket, though it will overlap slightly with the Caribbean Premier League. Organisers are still finalising details such as salary caps and broadcast plans.<\/p>\n

The tournament was initially scheduled for last year but was postponed. With franchise ownership now taking shape, the focus shifts to completing the remaining teams and delivering a competition that has been in planning for over two years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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