The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has officially announced Indian cricket icon Rahul Dravid as the owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise, completing its six-team structure ahead of its anticipated launch in 2026. The announcement was made at a significant event in Dublin, attended by various franchise owners and senior leaders from European cricket, including Brian MacNeice, Chair of Cricket Ireland, and Trudy Lindblade, CEO of Cricket Scotland. The ETPL aims to introduce a cross-border franchise model, featuring teams from cities such as Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam. This initiative is designed to position Europe as cricket's next major growth frontier, with aspirations to attract international stars and provide opportunities for emerging players from Associate Nations. Dravid expressed his commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening grassroots cricket in Europe, emphasizing the potential of Dublin's cricket community. The league's co-founder, Abhishek Bachchan, highlighted the importance of having cricket legends involved in this journey, reinforcing the belief in ETPL's vision.