Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been named the owner of the ETPL Dublin Guardians franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), as confirmed by league officials on May 11, 2026. The league is co-owned by Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan.
Dravid, who led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024, joins a roster of franchise owners that includes several former and current international cricketers. The ETPL is a professional T20 cricket league based in Europe, featuring teams from cities like Dublin, London, and Edinburgh.
The Dublin Guardians will compete in the inaugural season of the ETPL, which aims to expand cricket's reach in Europe. Dravid's involvement is seen as a boost to the league's profile, given his stature in the cricketing world.
No financial details of the ownership deal have been disclosed. The league is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with matches planned across multiple European venues.
