Ravichandran Ashwin will lead the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League. The inaugural Player Draft saw 36 players from Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scotland picked by the league's six franchises.
What is the European T20 Premier League?
The European T20 Premier League aims to provide a platform for players from European nations to showcase their talent.
Ravichandran Ashwin, captain and mentor of the Dublin Guardians, shared his thoughts on the league's potential.
How will the ETPL help cricket become a global sport?
Ashwin believes the ETPL will play a crucial role in making cricket a truly global game, especially with the Olympics upcoming.
The league will focus on T20 cricket, which Ashwin thinks is the best format to make the sport viable and global.
What's next for Ravichandran Ashwin and the Dublin Guardians?
Ashwin is recovering from knee surgery and hopes to be ready for the league's start.
He wants to create a culture where cricket is played in a way that encourages improvement every day.
The Dublin Guardians will focus on providing opportunities for Scottish, Dutch, and Irish players.
Ashwin's experience as a coach-cum-captain will help him in his dual role with the Dublin Guardians.
Rahul Dravid, who has seen Ashwin's work, is confident in his ability to lead the team.
The ETPL will start soon, and the Dublin Guardians are ready to compete.
Ashwin's goal is to make the team capable of doing well in the tournament and leaving a lasting impact.
He believes the shorter format of T20 cricket is more viable for making the sport global.
The European T20 Premier League will provide a major platform for players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
Ashwin is excited about the opportunity to work with the Dublin Guardians and make a difference in the cricket world.