Abhishek Bachchan left fans pleasantly surprised on Tuesday when he was announced as the co-owner of a franchise in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL), alongside cricket legend Rahul Dravid. The actor, who is currently working on the action film 'King' with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, showcased his villain's avatar, sporting a suit styled with a slick hairstyle and a cool beard. Bachchan shared the photos with Rahul Dravid on his social media handle, which instantly earned applause from his sister Shweta Bachchan.
Abhishek Bachchan and Rahul Dravid Co-Own ETPL Team
The announcement also had fans cheering the collaboration between the Bollywood star and the former Indian cricket captain, calling the partnership an exciting move. "Both my childhood heroes together," said one fan, while another added, "my childhood dream." Still another remarked, "My absolute two favourites in one frame!"
Abhishek Bachchan on ETPL Aims
Speaking to ANI, Bachchan, who already owns a Kabaddi team and is an active member of the celebrity football league, said the cricket league aims to establish itself as a world-class tournament in Europe while showcasing top international talent. He stated, "The expectation, I believe, should be one, to have a world-class cricketing tournament in Europe. And I'm very happy to note that with the kind of people that have already been signed on in terms of players, I think that promise hopefully should come true."
"When you have some of the best cricketing talent that's going to come and play, I think it kind of speaks a lot about the kind of intention that we have of what we're trying to achieve," he added.
The inaugural ETPL season will feature 33 matches across six city-based franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam.
