India, May 12 -- Rahul Dravid has taken on a completely different chapter in his cricket journey, moving beyond playing, coaching, and mentoring into ownership. The former India great has been announced as the co-owner of the Dublin Guardians ahead of the launch of the European T20 Premier League, marking his first major role in franchise ownership. His last stint in the IPL saw him represent and lead the Rajasthan Royals as captain.

The ETPL finalized its six-team structure at a launch event attended by franchise owners from across the competition, with teams set to represent Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam alongside Dublin. The inaugural edition is scheduled to run from 26 August to 20 September, with matches set ...