Summary
Former Australian cricket player Steve Waugh has invested in a new European T20 cricket league. The league will feature city-based teams from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands and is set to begin in August. Various investors, including Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, are also involved.
Key Facts
- Steve Waugh is investing in the European T20 Premier League.
- The league will have teams from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
- The event was delayed from its original 2025 start but will now begin in August.
- Waugh is leading the Amsterdam Flames team, backed by a group involving Jamie Dwyer and Tim Thomas.
- The league is approved by the International Cricket Council to help grow cricket in Europe.
- Franchises were sold for about £11.1 million ($15 million) over 10 years.
- The total player salary is around £1.1 million ($1.5 million) per season.
- Other investors include Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan and cricket players Glenn Maxwell and Kyle Mills.
