Edinburgh Castle Rockers franchise guide for the ETPL 2026, covering squad players, ownership, and Scottish cricket.

Last updated: March 2026

Edinburgh Castle Rockers : ETPL Team Guide, Players & Betting

Franchise

Edinburgh Castle Rockers

City

Edinburgh, Scotland

League

ETPL 2026

Status

Confirmed ✅

Ownership

Kyle Mills, Nathan McCullum & Otago Cricket

Season start

26 August 2026

The Edinburgh Castle Rockers are one of the three founding franchises of the European T20 Premier League. Based in Scotland’s capital, the franchise represents Edinburgh within the six-team competition launching in August 2026. Owned by a New Zealand-based consortium, the Rockers bring international cricket expertise and an established player development partnership through their connection with Otago Cricket. For a full overview of all six ETPL franchises see our ETPL Teams 2026 guide.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers : Ownership

The franchise is owned by a New Zealand-based consortium comprising two former international cricketers and Otago Cricket, one of New Zealand’s six major associations.

KM
Kyle Mills
Co-owner · Former New Zealand fast bowler
Ex ICC No.1
ODI Bowling
New Zealand
Nation
Mills reached the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings during his international career, making him one of New Zealand’s most accomplished fast bowlers of the modern era. He also brings coaching experience to the ownership group.
NM
Nathan McCullum
Co-owner · High-performance coach
Off-spin
Bowling style
Coach
Current role
A former New Zealand international and off-spin bowler who has transitioned into high-performance coaching since retiring from professional cricket. His coaching background gives the Rockers a technical and development-focused perspective within the ownership structure.
OC
Otago Cricket
Partner · New Zealand Major Association
Otago Cricket is one of New Zealand’s six major cricket associations, based in Dunedin. Their institutional involvement provides the Edinburgh Castle Rockers with an established player pipeline, operational infrastructure knowledge, and credibility within the global cricket ecosystem.

The New Zealand connection is a deliberate one. Scotland and New Zealand share strong cricketing ties, and the ownership group’s background across playing, coaching, and administration covers the full spectrum of what a new franchise requires to build sustainably.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers : Squad Players

Edinburgh Castle Rockers have confirmed two signings ahead of the inaugural season.

CAPTAIN
MS
Mitchell Santner
New Zealand · Left-arm spin allrounder
Allrounder
Role
Captain
Status
New Zealand’s T20 captain and a proven match-winner across franchise cricket globally. Confirmed as captain of Edinburgh Castle Rockers for the inaugural ETPL season.
BM
Brandon McMullen
Scotland · Batter
Batter
Role
Scotland
Nation
30.82
T20I avg
147.09
Strike rate
7
Half-centuries
Scotland’s most dynamic T20 batter and the first Scottish player signed by any ETPL franchise. In 26 T20I innings he has scored 7 half-centuries at a strike rate of 147.09, his big-hitting ability makes him a key top-order asset for the Rockers.

Further squad additions for Edinburgh Castle Rockers will be confirmed ahead of the August 2026 season. Sign up to be notified.

Edinburgh, Scotland and the ETPL

Scotland is a full associate member of the ICC and competes internationally in white-ball formats. The national team has featured in ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers and has produced players who have competed in franchise leagues globally. Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and a natural anchor city for franchise cricket within the ETPL structure.

The presence of a professional franchise in Edinburgh is significant for Scottish cricket development. It creates a professional playing environment for local talent alongside the international players who will make up the core of any ETPL squad. The league’s partnership with Cricket Scotland underpins this development purpose. For the full ETPL context including format, schedule, and the other five franchises, see our ETPL hub page.

Betting on the Edinburgh Castle Rockers

As squad compositions for the Edinburgh Castle Rockers are confirmed closer to the August 2026 season, outright and match winner odds will begin to take shape. The franchise’s ownership depth and Otago connection suggest a well-organised operation, but squad signings will be the primary driver of their market positioning.

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