Faf du Plessis (former captain of South Africa), Jonty Rhodes (former South African cricketer), and Heinrich Klaasen (South African cricketer) have joined forces to co-own the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The ETPL, which is set to debut from August 26 to September 20, 2023, will feature six teams and a total of 33 matches held across Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Du Plessis expressed excitement about aligning with a top T20 league and contributing to the growth of European cricket. He aims to build a team that reflects South African culture and cricketing excellence. Rhodes highlighted the potential of the league to positively impact cricket in Europe, while Klaasen described the decision to co-own the franchise as an easy business choice, given the high-profile players involved. The league's success will depend on creating an engaging product to attract fans in a region where cricket is not the primary sport. With established international players already signed on, the ETPL aims to cultivate a vibrant cricketing ecosystem in Europe.