John Abraham has become a co-owner of the Rotterdam Dockers, one of the six franchises that will compete in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), scheduled to be held from August 26 to September 20, 2026.Abraham joins an ownership and leadership group that includes former international cricketers Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen, along with Managing Partner Madhukar Shree, as the Rotterdam Dockers prepare for the league's first season.The ETPL will feature six city-based franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Rotterdam, marking a new phase for the development of cricket across Europe.The tournament will consist of 32 matches and is aimed at providing a platform for emerging European players to compete alongside established international cricketers. The league also seeks to support the growth and development of cricket across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.“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,” John Abraham 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,” Madhukar Shree, Managing Partner of the Rotterdam franchise, said.Abhishek Bachchan, Co-Founder of the ETPL, also welcomed Abraham to the league."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," he said.The ETPL's franchise ownership group includes several well-known names from international cricket, among them Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Jonty Rhodes, Matthew Hayden, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen. According to the league, the ownership structure is intended to combine sporting expertise with local engagement as it looks to establish a new benchmark for franchise cricket in Europe.