John Abraham revealed as co-owner of Rotterdam Dockers in the ETPL 2026

Bollywood actor John Abraham has been announced as a co-owner of European T20 Premier League franchise Rotterdam Dockers, ahead of the inaugural ETPL season. Abraham joins as co-owner along with Madhukar Shree, who is the managing partner of the team while the team also has the likes of Jonty Rhodes, Heinrich Klaasen and Faf du Plessis as owners. 

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is set to be the latest franchise T20 league and will be held across Europe in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands. The ETPL is being organised by Cricket Scotland, Cricket Ireland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association and will see six franchises battle it out for the title in its inaugural season. The ETPL 2026 will be held from August 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026. 

John Abraham, commented,

“Cricket has the power to inspire, unite and create opportunities, and that’s exactly what excites me about the European T20 Premier League. Europe represents one of cricket’s most exciting growth markets, and Rotterdam Dockers has the vision, leadership and ambition to build something truly special. I’m delighted to join this journey and contribute towards creating a platform that helps uncover and nurture the next generation of cricketing talent.”

Madhukar Shree, Managing Partner of the Rotterdam Franchise, said,

“John brings tremendous passion, energy and a proven track record of building successful sporting ventures. More importantly, he shares our belief in the immense potential of cricket in Europe. His involvement strengthens our vision of creating a franchise that not only competes at the highest level but also leaves a lasting impact on the growth of the game.”

Abhishek Bachchan, Co-Founder of ETPL, added,

“John’s passion for sport and his track record as a sports entrepreneur make him a fantastic addition to the Rotterdam Dockers’ ownership group. His involvement reflects the growing belief in the potential of cricket across Europe and aligns perfectly with our vision of building a league that creates opportunities and accelerates the growth of the game. We are delighted to welcome him to the ETPL family.”