Abhishek Bachchan stunned fans on Tuesday when it was announced that he was co-owner of a franchise in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL) with the cricket legend. Rahul Dravid.The actor, who is currently working on the action film ‘King’ Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, who showed off her badass avatar, rocking a sleek suit with a sleek hairdo and a fresh beard. Bachchan shared the pictures with Rahul Dravid on his social media handle, which was immediately applauded by his sister Shweta Bachchan.
Abhishek Bahchan and Rahul Dravid are co-owners of the ETPL team
Fans cheer for Abhishek Bachcha and Rahul Dravid
The ad also got fans excited about the collaboration between the Bollywood star and the former Indian cricket captain, calling the partnership an exciting move. “My two childhood heroes together,” said one fan, while another added, “my childhood dream.” Another added: “My two favorites in one frame!”
Abhishek Bachchan on ETPL goals
Speaking to ANI, Bachchan, who already has a Kabaddi team and is an active member of the celebrity football league, said the cricket league aims to establish itself as a global tournament in Europe while showcasing top international talent. He said in a statement: “The hope, I think, should be one, to have a world-class cricket tournament in Europe. And I’m very happy with the people who are already signed in terms of players, I think that promise should come true.““When you have some of the best talent in cricket coming and playing, I think it speaks volumes about the kind of ambition we have in what we’re trying to achieve,” he added.The inaugural season of the ETPL will feature 33 matches across six city-based franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Rotterdam.
