The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe’s first ICC-approved franchise T20 competition, has officially opened ticket sales for its historic inaugural season and announced Tixr as its Official Ticketing Partner. Fans can now secure their seats for Europe’s newest cricket spectacle, with tickets available exclusively through Tixr.

The inaugural ETPL season will run from 26 August to 20 September 2026, bringing together six city-based franchises and some of the biggest names in world cricket across two iconic venues – Voorburg in the Netherlands and Malahide in Ireland.

History will be made on 26 August when Rotterdam Dockers take on Amsterdam Flames in the first-ever match in ETPL history.

Voorburg will host the opening phase of the competition before the action moves to Malahide for the remainder of the league stage, culminating in the Qualifier and the inaugural Final.The opening week will also feature an all-Irish clash as Belfast Wolves take on Dublin Guardians on the morning of 27 August, followed later that day by an all-Scottish derby between Edinburgh Castle Rockers and Glasgow Cosmic. Played in a double round-robin format, each franchise will face every other team twice.

The league leaders will progress directly to the Final, while the second and third-placed teams will contest the Qualifier for the remaining championship berth. Bringing together global T20 stars alongside leading players from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, ETPL promises a month of world-class cricket while accelerating the growth of the sport across Europe.

Ahead of the inaugural season, ETPL has appointed Tixr as its Official Ticketing Partner under a multi-year agreement. As the league’s exclusive primary ticketing platform, Tixr will deliver a seamless, mobile-first ticketing experience, making it easier than ever for fans to discover, purchase and access matches throughout the tournament.

Priyanka Kaul, Co-Founder, ETPL, said,”The opening of ticket sales marks the moment ETPL belongs to the fans. For the first time, Europe has its own franchise cricket league, and supporters can be part of sporting history from the very first ball. We believe ETPL has the power to transform the cricket landscape across Europe by inspiring a new generation of players, creating lifelong fan communities and firmly placing Europe on the global cricket calendar.”

Wayne Grierson, Managing Director, UK & EMEA at Tixr, said,“ETPL is exactly the kind of forward-thinking sporting property that aligns with Tixr’s vision of transforming the ticketing experience. Today’s fans expect greater flexibility, convenience and control, and we’re excited to help deliver a seamless journey from ticket purchase to matchday for supporters throughout the inaugural season.”

The partnership will also provide ETPL with valuable insights into fan engagement and purchasing behaviour, helping the league continue to elevate the matchday experience in the years ahead. With the fixtures confirmed and tickets now on sale, the countdown to Europe’s newest franchise cricket league is officially underway. Fans can now secure their place and be part of a landmark moment in European cricket history.

Lanka Premier League (LPL) Players’ Management Committee has approved the inclusion of Bangladesh captain Towhid Hridoy in the Jaffna Kings squad for the ongoing season.

Hridoy replaces fellow Bangladeshi international Taskin Ahmed, who has been ruled out of the tournament after being unable to join the squad due to unavailability.

“We are delighted to welcome Towhid Hridoy to the Lanka Premier League. He has emerged as one of Bangladesh’s most accomplished cricketers and brings both quality and leadership to the Jaffna Kings. While we wish Taskin Ahmed the very best, we are confident Hridoy’s arrival will further enhance the competition and give fans another exciting player to follow this season,” Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of IPG Group, the official rights holder of the Lanka Premier League, said in a press release.

The right-handed batter brings impressive T20 credentials to Jaffna Kings, having scored 4,057 runs in 168 T20 matches at an average of 30.73, including two T20 centuries and 23 half-centuries.

One of Bangladesh’s most dependable white-ball batters, Hridoy arrives in outstanding form after a string of impactful performances in international cricket. He has produced several match-defining knocks in 2026, including an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls against New Zealand and a composed 61 against Australia. He has also led Bangladesh with confidence since being appointed T20I captain.

He recently led the Bangla Tigers to a morale-boosting 2-1 T20I series win against Zimbabwe. The series win was important as it came after the Chevrons had beaten Bangladesh 2-1 in the preceding ODI leg. During the three T20Is, Hridoy registered scores of 14, 3, and 24. However, despite the lack of runs, he led the side brilliantly.

Jaffna Kings continue their campaign after registering one win and one loss from their opening two matches in Colombo. They will next take on Colombo KAPS in Dambulla, with Towhid Hridoy set to bolster the squad as they look to build momentum.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has approved a number of governance, membership and member support decisions following the conclusion of its annual meetings in Edinburgh. 

ICC Board establishes two new sub-committees 

The Board approved the establishment of two Board subcommittees. 

A Governance Review Committee has been constituted comprising Devajit Saikia (BCCI – Chair), Dr Mohammed Moosajee (Cricket South Africa) and Dr Ros Rivaz (ICC Independent Director). 

The Board also established a Franchise Leagues Committee, comprising Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh Cricket Board – Chair), Dr Rudie van Vuuren (Cricket Namibia), Devajit Saikia (BCCI), Richard Gould (England and Wales Cricket Board) and Todd Greenberg (Cricket Australia). 

Mauritius becomes ICC’s 111th Member

The ICC approved the admission of Mauritius as the 111th Member of the International Cricket Council, marking another important step in the continued global growth of the game. The addition of Mauritius reflects the ICC’s commitment to expanding cricket’s reach, strengthening its presence in emerging markets, and creating greater opportunities for participation and development across the world. 

Support for Cricket West Indies 

The Board approved a USD 12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies to support the Member Board. 

ICC Membership Matters 

Cricket Canada 

The ICC Board approved reinstatement conditions for Cricket Canada, setting out the requirements that must be satisfied before its suspension from ICC membership can be lifted. Cricket Canada remains suspended until those conditions have been fully met. 

Sri Lanka Cricket 

The ICC Board received an update on Sri Lanka Cricket and noted progress towards a revised constitution. It reiterated the need for elections to be held as soon as possible and agreed that Sri Lanka Cricket would continue to be unable to be represented at ICC Board meetings for the time being. 

Bangladesh Cricket Board 

The ICC Board recognised the appointment of the newly elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board as the member’s full member director. 

France Cricket 

The ICC Annual General Meeting agreed to place France Cricket on notice for breaches of the ICC Membership Criteria.