Ashwin Backs T20 Cricket as ETPL Aims for Global Fame

Ravichandran Ashwin is super excited about T20 cricket! He believes it’s here to stay, especially with the 2028 Olympics coming up. As the captain of the Dublin Guardians, Ashwin thinks the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be a big deal for cricket, attracting new fans and players. The ETPL runs from August 26 to September 20, aiming to make cricket a global sensation!

Quick rundown

1.Ashwin believes T20 is the future of cricket.

2.ETPL is Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 league.

3.Shorter formats attract more global fans.

4.Dublin Guardians are owned by cricket legend Rahul Dravid.

5.The ETPL runs from August 26 to September 20.

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