South African Cricket Legends Acquire Rotterdam Franchise in European T20 Premier League
Jonty Rhodes, Faf Du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen Acquire Rotterdam Franchise In ETPL
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Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen have purchased the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), set to launch in August 2023. This ICC-approved tournament will feature six city-based teams competing across Europe, marking a significant development for cricket in the region.
- 01Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen acquire the Rotterdam franchise in the ETPL.
- 02The ETPL is Europe's first ICC-approved T20 tournament, launching in August 2023.
- 03The league will feature six teams competing in over 33 matches across six cities.
- 04Rhodes emphasizes the potential for cricket growth in Europe through the ETPL.
- 05The involvement of experienced players aims to strengthen the cricketing culture in the Netherlands.
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Three prominent South African cricketers—Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen—have acquired the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), which is set to launch in August 2023. This league, recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), aims to elevate cricket in Europe through a competitive framework and will feature six city-based teams: Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam. The tournament will span over 33 matches from August 26 to September 20. Rhodes expressed excitement about the ETPL's potential to nurture talent and unify the cricketing ecosystem in Europe. Du Plessis highlighted this as his first venture into team ownership, while Klaasen emphasized the ambition of the Rotterdam franchise. The ETPL is gaining traction with notable figures investing in its vision, aiming to build a transformative cricket culture in Europe.
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The acquisition of the Rotterdam franchise by renowned cricketers is expected to enhance the cricketing landscape in the Netherlands, attracting talent and fostering grassroots development.
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