Overview
- Organizers said Thursday that Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen bought the Rotterdam franchise, with du Plessis named captain for the first season.
- The European T20 Premier League is set for August 26 to September 20, 2026 and will stage games across Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast.
- KNCB chief executive Huib van Walsem said the move will draw higher-quality players to the Netherlands and strengthen pathways for local talent.
- League backers include Steve Waugh in Amsterdam, Glenn Maxwell in Belfast, Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum in Edinburgh, and Chris Gayle in Glasgow.
- Heinrich Klaasen said the group plans to build a team that reflects Rotterdam’s ambition and gives fans a club they can be proud of.