Belfast among first franchise cities confirmed by European T20 Premier League

The Belfast team, named the Irish Wolves, will be co-owned by Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell

The European T20 Premier League announced the owners of its first three franchises at an international press conference in Sydney. Pic: Orlando Sydney Corporate Photography

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has confirmed Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition which is scheduled to begin in the last week of August. 

Belfast will be owned by Australian all-rounder 'The Big Show' Glenn Maxwell together with Rohan Lund, a former group CEO of NRMA.