John Abraham revealed as co-owner of Rotterdam Dockers in 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 Madhukar Shree, who is Managing Partner of the team, with South African cricket stars Jonty Rhodes, Heinrich Klaasen, and Faf du Plessis also part of the ownership and leadership group.
The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is set to be the latest franchise T20 league to be played across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the 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 2026 ETPL season is scheduled to be held between 26 August and 20 September 2026.
On joining Rotterdam Dockers, 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, Rotterdam Dockers Managing Partner, 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, ETPL Co-Founder, 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.”
