Chris Gayle has joined the ownership group of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise league. The ETPL announced that 'Glasgow Mugafians' , the league's Glasgow-based franchise, will be backed by the West Indian legend along with Mugafi Group. He will be a co-owner of the franchise that is owned by Tansha Batra. Gayle also will double up as the global brand ambassador of the league.

"Stepping into the role of co-owner of Glasgow Mugafians marks an exciting new chapter for me. The ETPL is already creating waves globally, and having played in franchise leagues around the world, I'm confident this will be something special. Europe represents cricket's final frontier, and the ETPL has the potential to unravel promising local talent and nurture future heroes who will strengthen the sport in that region. I can't wait to get started on this new journey," Gayle said.

The inaugural edition of the ETPL will take place from August 26 to September 20, featuring six franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam, competing in 33 matches.

"We are delighted to welcome the Mugafi Group and Chris Gayle to this journey. Europe represents one of the most exciting frontiers for cricket, a region rich in sporting culture, diversity and untapped potential. With the ETPL, we are not just building a league but creating a platform that can unlock talent, unite markets and establish Europe as a powerful new center of the global game," Abhishek Bachchan, Co-owner, ETPL, said.

The ETPL has attracted some of the most credible names in world cricket and sport as franchise owners. The Amsterdam franchise is backed by Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh and hockey icon Jamie Dwyer, with Mitchell Marsh as captain. Belfast is co-owned by Glenn Maxwell, while Edinburgh is backed by New Zealand internationals Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum with Mitchell Santner as captain. Glasgow now joins this distinguished line-up, with Chris Gayle and Tansha Batra at the helm, back.