Amsterdam Flames ETPL franchise guide for the ETPL 2026, covering squad players, ownership, and the Netherlands cricket scene.
Last updated: March 2026
Amsterdam Flames : ETPL Team Guide, Players & Betting
Franchise
Amsterdam Flames
City
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Status
Confirmed ✅
First European player
Scott Edwards
The Amsterdam Flames are one of the three founding franchises of the European T20 Premier League. Based in the Netherlands, the Flames represent Amsterdam within the six-team competition that launches in August 2026. The franchise made an immediate statement with its opening signings, bringing together international stars and notably signing Scott Edwards as the first European player contracted by any ETPL franchise. For full context on the other five franchises, see our ETPL Teams 2026 guide.
Amsterdam Flames : Ownership
The Amsterdam Flames are owned by a consortium led by three figures with backgrounds spanning international cricket, world sport, and business leadership.
Steve Waugh
Co-owner · Former Australia captain
One of Australia’s most celebrated cricket captains, Waugh led Australia to back-to-back ICC Cricket World Cup titles and is widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation. He cited the league’s long-term European vision as central to his involvement. His participation brings immediate credibility and international profile to the Amsterdam franchise.
Jamie Dwyer
Co-owner · Five-time World Player of the Year
A decorated international field hockey player who won five World Player of the Year awards and an Olympic gold medal. Dwyer brings cross-sport experience and a natural connection to the Netherlands, one of world hockey’s traditional powerhouses. His involvement reflects the ETPL’s ambition to attract high-profile sporting figures from beyond cricket.
Tim Thomas
Co-owner · Former CEO and KPMG Partner
Thomas is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Australia-India Relations and a former Partner at KPMG Australia. His background in bilateral trade, investment, and professional services gives the Amsterdam franchise a commercially experienced voice in the ownership group.
Amsterdam Flames : Squad Players
The Amsterdam Flames have announced five players ahead of the inaugural season, including three Australian internationals and the Netherlands captain.
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The Netherlands, Cricket & the ETPL
The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most established cricket nations, holding Associate membership with the ICC and competing regularly in global qualification tournaments. The Dutch national side has featured in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers and produced players who have competed at the highest levels of franchise cricket internationally. Amsterdam, as the country’s capital and largest city, is a natural anchor for the ETPL’s Netherlands presence.
The Amsterdam Flames are the ETPL’s Netherlands franchise, representing a country with deep cricketing infrastructure and a growing fan base. The signing of Scott Edwards, the Netherlands captain, as the first European player contracted by any ETPL franchise underlines the league’s commitment to developing and showcasing European talent alongside international stars. For full context on all six ETPL franchises see our ETPL Teams 2026 guide.
Betting on the Amsterdam Flames
With Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith and Tim David confirmed in the squad, the Amsterdam Flames are likely to be among the early favourites in the ETPL outright market once odds are published. The final squad composition across all six franchises will shape the outright pricing considerably.
Key markets to watch for the Flames include match winner, top batsman with Marsh and David particularly prominent, and total runs markets given the batting firepower available. For in-play betting, the Flames’ strength in the powerplay and final overs is worth tracking match by match.
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