European cricket’s growth story has found another headline moment, with ETPL confirming a major ownership move for its Glasgow franchise. In the latest ETPL news, a consortium led by Chris Gayle has taken charge of the Glasgow-based team, adding global star power to the European T20 Premier League ahead of its highly anticipated launch.
The new franchise, branded Glasgow Mugafians, brings together West Indies icon Chris Gayle as co-owner and global brand ambassador, alongside owner Tansha Batra and founding commercial partner Mugafi Group. The deal gives the Scottish side a high-profile identity at a time when the European T20 Premier League is positioning itself as a major new force in T20 cricket Europe.
ETPL gets a major Glasgow boost
The announcement underlines how ambitious the league’s plans are. ETPL is being shaped as an ICC sanctioned ETPL competition designed to unlock talent across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands while attracting global attention through marquee names, franchise owners and commercial investment.
League co-owner Abhishek Bachchan said Europe remains one of cricket’s most exciting untapped markets, while Gayle described the project as a fresh chapter and a chance to help build the game in a region with huge potential.
Why the Glasgow franchise matters
For Scotland, this is more than a celebrity-backed deal. It is a statement that cricket already has deep roots in local clubs and communities, and that ETPL can offer that passion a professional stage.
- Chris Gayle adds worldwide visibility and franchise-league credibility
- Mugafi Group brings commercial, content and digital expertise
- Glasgow strengthens the league’s footprint in a key Scottish market
What it means for ETPL 2026
As anticipation builds around ETPL 2026, this ownership announcement could shape interest in ETPL teams, ETPL owners and future ETPL fixtures. With Glasgow now backed by experienced investors and one of cricket’s biggest personalities, the league’s momentum is hard to ignore.
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The takeaway is clear: ETPL is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about projects in European cricket, and Glasgow’s Chris Gayle-backed franchise may be one of its biggest early statements.
