Glasgow, June 10 -- Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has officially joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-Owner and Head Coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), marking a major milestone for the franchise as it prepares for its debut campaign.

A World Cup winner and one of the most celebrated opening batters in cricket history, Hayden brings a wealth of international experience, leadership and cricketing expertise to the Glasgow-based franchise, according to a release.

His appointment strengthens Glasgow Cosmic's ambitions of building a competitive and globally recognised cricket brand in the emerging European cricket landscape.

Expressing his excitement about the new role, Hayden said, "It is with ...