The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has officially announced the first batch of draft picks for its six franchises ahead of the tournament's inaugural edition. Featuring a mix of experienced international cricketers and rising stars from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, the squads reflect the league's aim of strengthening cricket across Europe. Several prominent names, including Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Max O'Dowd, Aryan Dutt, Ross Adair and Michael Leask, headline the selections, with franchises looking to build balanced squads before the competition gets underway. The draft also underlines the league's commitment to providing a competitive platform for Associate nations, while giving emerging talent the opportunity to share the dressing room with established internationals and gain valuable experience in a high-profile T20 competition.

Amsterdam Flames: Curtis Campher, Kyle Klein, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Jordan Neill and Max O'Dowd.

Irish Wolves: Matthew Humphreys, Fred Klaassen, Tim Tector, Paul Stirling, Zainullah Ihsan and Alexander Roy.

Dublin Guardians: Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Matthew Hollard, Craig Young, Noah Croes and Chris Greaves.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers: Gareth Delany, Ross Adair, Jack Jarvis, Charlie Tear, Safyaan Sharif and Finlay McCreath.

Glasgow Cosmic: Brad Currie, Matthew Cross, Paul van Meekeren, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson and Chris McBride.

Rotterdam Dockers: Jai Moondra, Michael Levitt, Ryan Klein, Jasper Davidson, Vikramjit Singh and Saqib Zulfiqar.

"We're delighted to have secured him": Jonty Rhodes hails Jai Moondra after ETPL draft selection

Rotterdam Dockers co-owner Jonty Rhodes issued official commentary regarding the opening selection of the European T20 Premier League draft. The franchise management chose the pace bowler following a series sweep against India. Rhodes stated, "Jai Moondra was someone we were particularly keen to bring into the squad after the way he has announced himself on the international stage. He is an exciting young talent with tremendous potential, and we're delighted to have secured him”.

The draft selection followed a series performance featuring multiple wickets and player of the series recognition. The acquisition represents a deliberate strategy to establish a balanced bowling unit for the tournament. The management highlighted the importance of incorporating players who demonstrate performance under pressure on the global platform.

The strategy behind the selection involves building a squad capable of competing at the highest level while developing cricket infrastructure across Europe. The organization intends to utilize the draft process to expand depth. Observers noted that the addition strengthens the bowling attack ahead of the opening matches. The franchise remains focused on integration before competition begins. The training camp will commence shortly to facilitate squad cohesion, tactical planning, and workload management for all drafted personnel prior to the league commencement. Furthermore, team officials expressed confidence that the recent draft choices provide optimal depth across both bowling and batting departments to ensure sustained competitiveness throughout the tournament schedule. Squad assembly marks the initial phase of operations.