ETPL 2026 · Ireland
Dublin Guardians Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
The wait is over for cricket fans, as the Dublin Guardians complete squad for the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 features a squad built firmly around Ireland’s leading players, headlined by former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as captain and mentor. Dublin Guardians locked in a strong pre-signed core before the ETPL Player Draft, then added six more players, all from Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scotland, during the league’s inaugural Player Draft held on 2 July 2026 in a snake-draft format.
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Franchise
DUBLIN GUardiANS Ownership and Captaincy
Dublin Guardians are owned by former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. Ravichandran Ashwin joins the franchise as captain and mentor, reuniting with Dravid after the pair worked together in the India setup between 2021 and 2024. The squad is built firmly around Ireland’s leading players, giving the Dublin franchise a strong home identity.
Strategy
Dublin Guardians Combination in ETPL 2026
Dublin Guardians have real depth at the top of the order, with Harry Tector and UAE’s Muhammad Waseem leading the batting, while New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai add power through the middle order. Wicketkeeping duties are shared between Lorcan Tucker, Ireland’s T20I captain, and Benjamin Calitz, giving the Guardians two reliable options with the gloves.
The bowling attack is spearheaded by left-arm pacer Josh Little, supported by Craig Young and Matthew Hollard, giving Dublin genuine seam variety. Captain Ravichandran Ashwin anchors the spin department himself, with George Dockrell and Chris Greaves offering further all-round balance and control through the middle overs.
Here is the complete detail of Dublin Guardians’ pre-signed core, players picked in the ETPL Player Draft, and the complete squad for ETPL 2026:
Signings
Dublin Guardians Pre-Signed Core for ETPL 2026
Following is the list of players secured by Dublin Guardians before the ETPL Player Draft:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin C | India | Captain & Mentor |
| Lorcan Tucker WK | Ireland | Pre-Signed Core |
| Josh Little | Ireland | Pre-Signed Core |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Pre-Signed Core |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | Pre-Signed Core |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | Pre-Signed Core |
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE | Pre-Signed Core |
The Draft
Dublin Guardians Picked Players in the ETPL 2026 Draft
Following is the list of players picked by Dublin Guardians in the ETPL Player Draft held on 2 July 2026, along with their draft round and salary:
| ROUND | PLAYER | DRAFT ROUND | SALARY (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Calitz | Round 1 | $55,000 |
| 2 | George Dockrell | Round 2 | $50,000 |
| 3 | Matthew Hollard | Round 3 | $45,000 |
| 4 | Craig Young | Round 4 | $40,000 |
| 5 | Noah Croes | Round 5 | $35,000 |
| 6 | Chris Greaves | Round 6 | $30,000 |
Full Roster
Dublin Guardians Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
Dublin Guardians secured 7 players before the draft and picked 6 more players in the ETPL Player Draft 2026. Rahul Dravid’s franchise has built its squad firmly around Irish talent, complemented by international experience from New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the UAE. Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the modern game’s most decorated spinners, will lead Dublin Guardians as both captain and mentor in ETPL 2026.
Dublin Guardians’ complete squad for ETPL 2026 is listed below:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin C | India | Bowler (Spin) |
| Noah Croes WK | Netherlands | Wicketkeeper |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE | Batsman |
| James Vince | England | Batsman |
| Benjamin Calitz | Ireland | Batsman/WK |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Vijay Shankar | India | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | United States | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Harmeet Singh | United States | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Matthew Hollard | Ireland | Bowler (Fast) |
| Craig Young | Ireland | Bowler (Pace) |
| Chris Greaves | Scotland | Bowler (Spin) |
| Chris Wood | England | Bowler (Pace) |
| Joshua Little | Ireland | Bowler (Pace) |
| Peter Hatzoglou | Australia | Bowler (Leg-Spin) |
Schedule
Dublin Guardians Fixtures — ETPL 2026
| MATCH | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 27 Aug | vs Belfast Wolves | Voorburg |
| 5 | 29 Aug | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Voorburg |
| 8 | 30 Aug | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Voorburg |
| 10 | 2 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Voorburg |
| 15 | 5 Sep | vs Amsterdam Flames | Voorburg |
| 18 | 9 Sep | vs Belfast Wolves | Malahide |
| 21 | 11 Sep | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Malahide |
| 23 | 12 Sep | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Malahide |
| 26 | 15 Sep | vs Amsterdam Flames | Malahide |
| 30 | 17 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Malahide |
Dublin Guardians play all ten of their league-stage matches before the Qualifier and Final, which are reserved for the top three teams on the points table.
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Dublin Guardians’ complete squad for ETPL 2026 gives the franchise one of the most home-grown identities in the competition, and under Ravichandran Ashwin’s captaincy and mentorship, the Guardians will be looking to make an immediate impact in the league’s inaugural season. Dublin Guardians open their campaign against Belfast Wolves on 27 August 2026 at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.