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Rahul Dravid Buys Dublin Team in European T20 League
25 Aug
Summary
- Rahul Dravid becomes owner of Dublin Guardians in ETPL.
- Dravid sees T20 as key to global cricket expansion.
- He aims to grow the sport beyond traditional cricket nations.
Former Indian cricket captain and coach Rahul Dravid is embarking on a new role as a team owner in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). He has acquired ownership of the Dublin Guardians for the league's first edition.
Dravid expressed his belief that the ETPL provides an ideal platform to significantly grow cricket in Europe. He highlighted the sport's potential and his desire to encourage more individuals to participate, emphasizing the need for cricket to be accessible to a wider audience.
He also noted the appealing individuals associated with the league, such as Steve Waugh and Glenn Maxwell, and the passion of league owners like Abhishek Bachchan. Dravid finds the prospect of managing aspects outside his usual player and coaching roles, like marketing and finance, to be an exciting challenge.
While Test cricket remains his preferred format, Dravid acknowledges T20's vital role in promoting cricket globally, particularly in introducing the game to new regions and audiences. He suggests that once interest is generated through T20, efforts can be made to develop longer formats of the game.
