R Ashwin appointed captain-mentor of Dublin Guardians in ETPL 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
R Ashwin has taken on the role of captain and mentor for the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League, owned by Rahul Dravid. Ashwin is looking to contribute beyond just playing, having previously combined coaching and playing roles in club cricket. This appointment also coincides with his comeback from knee surgery, with hopes of being fully fit by the time the team assembles in Malahide. The league features high-profile players such as Faf du Plessis and Mitchell Marsh, reflecting a star-studded inaugural season.
- •Ashwin has joined Dublin Guardians as captain-mentor.
- •Franchise is owned by former India captain Rahul Dravid.
- •The league includes players like Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell.
- •Ashwin aims to be fully fit post-knee surgery by team's assembly.
- •The inaugural ETPL begins with a player draft on July 2.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — ETPL 2026: R Ashwin reacts for the first time since joining Rahul Dravid-owned European T20 Premier League side Dublin Guardians
"R Ashwin has broken his silence after being named captain and mentor of Rahul Dravid's Dublin Guardians in the ETPL.
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