Former India captain Rahul Dravid and veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium that has agreed to acquire the Glasgow franchise in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The development was reported by BBC Sport, which stated that the group has finalised a deal to secure ownership in the six-team competition scheduled to take place this summer. The Glasgow franchise is among several teams being sold to international investors as the league prepares for its inaugural season. According to the report, official confirmation of the ownership is expected at an event later this month. The ETPL has been positioning itself as a multi-national franchise tournament involving teams from cities across Europe. The participation of well-known cricket figures in ownership roles is likely to attract attention to the league, which is still in the process of finalising its team structures and investor groups. While Dravid and Ashwin’s involvement is centred on franchise ownership, it remains uncertain whether Ashwin will also appear as a player in the competition. Other ETPL franchises attracting international investor groups Alongside the Glasgow franchise, the ETPL is also close to finalising the sale of its Rotterdam-based Dutch team. That franchise is expected to be acquired by a South African investor group reportedly fronted by former Proteas cricketers Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen and Jonty Rhodes. Earlier in January, the franchises located in Amsterdam, Belfast and Edinburgh were purchased by investors from Australia and New Zealand. With these deals completed, the Dublin franchise remains the only team yet to secure an owner. The BBC Sport report indicated that several parties have expressed interest in the Dublin side. Potential investors include individuals connected with at least two teams participating in England’s The Hundred competition. The gradual announcement of franchise owners forms part of the league’s preparation ahead of its planned launch later this year. Read also: Mumbai Indians Unveil IPL 2026 Jersey Honouring Rohit Sharma's Iconic 2020 Side Ashwin’s playing future uncertain as Dravid’s Scottish connection resurfaces Ashwin’s presence in the ownership group has raised questions about whether he might also feature in the tournament as a player. The 39-year-old retired from international cricket in December 2024 and stepped away from the Indian Premier League last year. He had earlier agreed to join Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League but was ruled out after suffering a knee injury during training in Chennai last December. The injury required surgery, and he has since been undergoing rehabilitation. The report said, "Ashwin's involvement is an intriguing one and raises the tantalising prospect of him playing in the ETPL in what would be a major coup for the organizers." Dravid’s link with the Glasgow franchise also reconnects him with Scottish cricket. The former India captain played as an overseas professional for Scotland in 2003 when the side competed in English county limited-overs tournaments. Across his international career, Dravid played 164 Tests and 344 ODIs, scoring more than 24,000 runs including 48 centuries. He later served as head coach of the India men’s team from November 2021 until June 2024. Ashwin, meanwhile, represented India in 106 Tests, 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is, claiming a combined total of 765 wickets.