Dublin Guardians
ETPL 2026 Team Guide, Players & Betting
Dublin, Ireland · Coach: Ravichandran Ashwin
Last updated: September 2026
The Dublin Guardians are one of six confirmed franchises in the European T20 Premier League. Based in Ireland, the Guardians are owned by a consortium led by Rahul Dravid. Ravichandran Ashwin joins as Captain, Mentor and Head Coach, with six locally drafted players confirmed for the inaugural season.
Ownership & Leadership Consortium
One of cricket’s greatest batsmen and a former India head coach who guided India to the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup title. Dravid’s involvement as lead owner of the Dublin Guardians brings immediate credibility and global recognition to the Irish franchise.
Rahul Dravid on Building Dublin Guardians’ Team Culture
Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid speaks on his vision for building the franchise’s team culture ahead of the inaugural ETPL 2026 season.
Squad Players & Roster
One of cricket’s greatest match-winners, Ashwin takes a unique captain-coach role at Dublin Guardians. Owner Rahul Dravid has granted him full authority over all on-field decisions for the inaugural ETPL season.
Ireland international with 78 T20I wickets, one of the most experienced strike bowlers in the drafted group.
New Zealand international all-rounder with 1,411 T20I runs, adds power-hitting depth to the middle order.
Ireland international batter with 1,377 T20I runs, a key top-order presence for the Guardians.
UAE captain and one of Associate cricket’s most prolific batters, with 2,515 T20I runs at a strike rate of 155.53.
England international top-order batter, brings vast T20 franchise league experience to the Guardians.
England international seamer, adds pace and death-bowling experience to the attack.
Leg-spinner with BBL and franchise T20 experience, adds a wrist-spin option to the bowling attack.
USA international all-rounder, offers left-arm spin and lower-order hitting.
India international all-rounder, adds middle-order batting depth and part-time seam bowling.
USA international batter, part of the Guardians’ Associate-nation top-order depth.
ETPL 2026 Confirmed Fixtures (10 Matches)
Cricket & Regional Context
Ireland holds Full Member status with the ICC, one of a select group of nations eligible to play Test cricket. Irish cricket has grown significantly in recent years, competing in ICC Cricket World Cups. Dublin, as the national capital, is the natural home for the ETPL’s Irish franchise, alongside the Belfast Wolves giving Irish cricket two franchise presences in the six-team competition.
Betting Angle & Market Outlook
Dublin Guardians betting markets will be available once ETPL outright odds are published closer to the August 2026 season start. Rahul Dravid’s involvement as lead owner gives the franchise significant prestige, and squad composition will be the key driver of outright market pricing once signings are confirmed.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s unique captain-coach dual role makes him a player worth tracking in top bowler and all-rounder performance markets once published. As with all six ETPL franchises, outright pricing will sharpen once full squads are confirmed.
Betting on the Dublin Guardians
Explore verified odds, markets, and comprehensive tournament guides.
