India, Aug. 31 -- The inaugural International Cricket Council (ICC)-sanctioned European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has made a rollicking start, with Voorburg Cricket Club (VCC) recording a capacity crowd for the opening fixture and strong turnouts across every match as Europe's growing love affair with cricket gathers momentum. The excitement on the field has been equally compelling, with three internationally renowned bowlers - Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje and Mitchell Santner - each recording the best T20 bowling figures of their careers during the tournament's opening week, underlining the quality and competitiveness of the league.

New Zealand's Boult set the tone with 5/24 against Glasgow Cosmic on August 27, surpassing his previous bes...