Abhishek Bachchan Receives Warm Welcome In Dublin, Gets Huge Support To Promote ETPL, Visits Indian Embassy In Ireland
Entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast, Abhishek Bachchan was welcomed with immense enthusiasm in Dublin as he promoted the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The ETPL is an ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise league that is redefining cricket's global footprint, forging a unique alliance between Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands while attracting top-tier talent from across the world, according to a release from ETPL.
Set to take place from July 15 to August 3, the ETPL will feature world-class players from multiple cricketing nations, solidifying its position as a world-class tournament in the international T20 calendar. The league will debut in Dublin and Rotterdam, uniting fans in a celebration of cricket's growing influence across Europe.
As part of his promotional tour, Bachchan fully embraced Ireland's iconic St. Patrick's Day celebrations, where he was met with overwhelming support from local fans and the Indian diaspora. He also visited the Indian Embassy in Dublin, where he was warmly received by the Ambassador of India to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra.
Abhishek Bachchan, along with fellow ETPL co-owners Priyanka Kaul and Saurav Banerjee, were honoured with a traditional shamrock presentation by Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom and Irish cricket legend Kevin O'Brien. This gesture symbolized the league's commitment to fostering cultural and sporting exchange on a global scale. Kevin O'Brien's involvement further underscored the deep connection between the league and Ireland's rich cricketing heritage.
Abhishek Bachchan, Co-founder of ETPL, commented, "Visiting Dublin has been an incredibly humbling experience. The warmth and hospitality from the people here has been truly overwhelming, and I look forward to returning