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Dublin GuardiansThe Dublin Guardians are a professional Twenty20 cricket franchise team based in Dublin, Ireland, competing in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The Guardians were announced as one of the league's inaugural franchises on 11 May 2026. The franchise is owned by former Indian captain and T20 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid, who acquired a primary stake. Former Indian offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin serves as both captain and mentor of the franchise.
The Dublin Guardians were established as part of the inaugural European T20 Premier League, a competition first conceived in 2019. The franchise was officially unveiled on 11 May 2026 at a landmark event in Dublin, where Rahul Dravid was announced as the owner, completing the league's six-team structure.
On 1 July 2026, former Indian offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin was appointed as captain and mentor of the franchise. Ashwin, who retired from the Indian Premier League at the end of the 2025 season, joined as one of the tournament's direct signings.
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