Rotterdam Dockers ETPL franchise guide for ETPL 2026, covering squad players, ownership, and the Netherlands cricket scene.
Last updated: July 2026
Rotterdam Dockers: ETPL 2026 Team Guide, Players & Betting
Franchise
Rotterdam Dockers
City
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Status
Confirmed ✅
Captain
Faf du Plessis
Head Coach
Adrian Birrell
The Rotterdam Dockers are one of six confirmed franchises in the European T20 Premier League. Based in the Netherlands, Rotterdam’s franchise is led by a South African consortium with Faf du Plessis confirmed as captain, complemented by six locally drafted players and Adrian Birrell as Head Coach. For full context on all six franchises see our European T20 Premier League guide.
Rotterdam Dockers : Ownership
The Rotterdam Dockers are owned by a South African-led consortium alongside Bollywood actor and sports entrepreneur John Abraham, with significant cricketing expertise across the ownership and playing group.
Faf du Plessis
Co-owner · Captain
A former South Africa Test and T20I captain and one of the most decorated franchise cricket players of his generation. Du Plessis has led sides across the IPL, SA20, PSL, and ILT20. His dual role as owner and captain at Rotterdam makes him the most prominent player-owner in the ETPL.
Heinrich Klaasen
Co-owner
South Africa’s first-choice T20 wicketkeeper-batter and one of the most destructive finishers in world cricket. Klaasen’s involvement in the ownership group signals both commercial and on-field ambition for the Rotterdam franchise.
Jonty Rhodes
Co-owner
A South African fielding legend and one of cricket’s most respected coaches and mentors. Rhodes has worked extensively in franchise cricket as a fielding coach and franchise consultant, bringing coaching and sporting intelligence to the Dockers ownership group.
John Abraham
Co-owner
Bollywood actor and sports entrepreneur John Abraham has expanded his sports portfolio with a co-ownership stake in the Rotterdam Dockers, bringing entertainment industry reach and commercial visibility to the franchise.
Rotterdam Dockers : Squad Players
Rotterdam Dockers have confirmed a 7-player initial roster for the inaugural season, comprising Faf du Plessis as captain plus six locally drafted players. Adrian Birrell is confirmed as Head Coach.
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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. Rotterdam, as the country’s second-largest city and its largest port, is a natural home for a franchise built around international ambition and South African sporting heritage.
The Rotterdam Dockers join Amsterdam Flames as the ETPL’s two Netherlands-based franchises, giving Dutch cricket two anchor points within the six-team competition. For full context on all six franchises see our European T20 Premier League guide.
Betting on the Rotterdam Dockers
With Faf du Plessis confirmed as captain and co-owner, the Rotterdam Dockers will attract significant interest in ETPL outright markets once odds are published. Du Plessis has consistently been among the top performers in franchise T20 competitions globally, and his leadership brings a proven winning mentality to Rotterdam.
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Source: Rhodes, Klaasen and Faf du Plessis buy Rotterdam franchise (eurocrick.com)
