Bollywood star visits Dublin to launch new era for European and Irish T20 cricket 

“There’s huge potential for the game to grow further. Bringing a franchised professional T20 league will catapult cricket in Europe to a different level,” said Abhishek Bachchan.

KING OF BOLLYWOOD: Bollywood royalty meets Irish cricket! Abhishek Bachchan visits Dublin, signalling a new era for European & Irish T20 cricket. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

A Bollywood megastar is hoping to leverage his fame to make a new cricket league, featuring Irish teams, a success.

Abhishek Bachchan is one of the key investors in the new European T20 Premier League. The competition, which takes place in July and August this year, features six teams with two each from Ireland, Scotland, and Netherlands.