Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen-led consortium acquired the Rotterdam franchise. Madhukar Shree joining as Managing Partner. Faf announced as the captain while Klaasen, one of the most sought after names in T20 cricket, will feature as a player.

Edinburgh will be owned by former New Zealand internationals Nathan McCullum, former New Zealand international and high-performance cricket coach, and Kyle Mills, former New Zealand fast bowler and former ICC No.1 ODI bowler.

Belfast will be owned by Australian all-rounder “The Big Show” Glenn Maxwell, global T20 star, together with Rohan Lund, former Group CEO of NRMA, alongside strategic partners to be announced in due course.

Amsterdam will be owned by a group led by Australian cricket great Steve Waugh, former Australian captain and World Cup-winning leader, alongside Jamie Dwyer, five-time World Player of the Year and Olympic gold medallist, and Tim Thomas, former CEO of the Centre for Australia-India Relations and former Partner at KPMG Australia.

The Glasgow franchise of the European T20 Premier League has been strengthened by the addition of T20 cricket's megastar Chris Gayle, the universe boss, as co-owner and global brand ambassador. Backed by the Mugafi Group and owned by Tansha Batra, the franchise, Glasgow Cosmics, aims to bring global attention to Scotland’s cricketing ecosystem. Gayle’s involvement adds star power and experience, reinforcing ETPL’s vision of unlocking local talent while elevating Europe as an emerging hub in world cricket.

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is located on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Founded by Vikings, it grew into a prominent trading port and later the center of English power. Today, it is known for its vibrant culture, literary history, and friendly atmosphere, blending historic Georgian architecture with a modern, bustling city life.