ETPL 2026 · Netherlands
Amsterdam Flames Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
The wait is over for European cricket fans, because the Amsterdam Flames complete squad for ETPL 2026 is now locked in, and it is arguably the most star-studded line-up in the inaugural European T20 Premier League. Amsterdam Flames enter the competition with a 17-member squad built around a genuine international core — Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith and Tim David — layered on top of a strong Netherlands base led by wicketkeeper Scott Edwards.
The Flames’ build did not stop at their headline names. On 7 August, just weeks before the tournament opener, the franchise landed one more marquee name — former India captain Ajinkya Rahane — signed on the same day he announced his retirement from international cricket. That signing lands Amsterdam Flames among the most talked-about squads heading into the 26 August start, alongside Glasgow Cosmic.
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Franchise
Amsterdam Flames Ownership and Captaincy
Amsterdam Flames is owned by a consortium led by Australian cricket great Steve Waugh, alongside Olympic gold-medallist hockey player Jamie Dwyer and Australian businessman Tim Thomas. Amsterdam was one of the first three franchises confirmed for the league, unveiled back in January 2026 alongside Belfast Wolves and Edinburgh Castle Rockers.
Australia’s white-ball captain Mitchell Marsh leads the side. Waugh’s group prioritised versatility early — Marsh, Steve Smith and Tim David formed the marquee core well before the Player Draft, with Netherlands captain Scott Edwards signed as the franchise’s first European player.
Strategy
Team Combination and Playing Style
Amsterdam Flames’ batting order runs deep. Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith give the top order proven international class, Tim David and Ajinkya Rahane add finishing power and calm middle-order composure respectively, and Scott Edwards’ wicketkeeper-batting adds a genuine Dutch international at No. 5 or 6.
The bigger story of Amsterdam’s build is their all-rounder-heavy draft strategy. Co-owner Steve Waugh said publicly that the franchise deliberately targeted “adaptable” cricketers who “can play different roles” rather than loading up on specialist batters — a pattern visible in the picks of Curtis Campher, Bas de Leede, Michael Bracewell, Aryan Dutt and Tim Pringle, all genuine bowling all-rounders. That depth should let Amsterdam field a flexible top six and still have four or five bowling options without stretching a specialist attack too thin — useful across the flat batting decks expected at Voorburg.
With David Payne, Kyle Klein and Richard Gleeson leading the pace attack and Aryan Dutt and Michael Bracewell covering spin, Amsterdam’s bowling unit is built for control in the middle overs rather than out-and-out express pace — a trade-off that will be tested against the power-hitting lineups of Rotterdam Dockers and Glasgow Cosmic.
Signings
Marquee and Direct Signings
These were Amsterdam Flames’ headline international signings, locked in ahead of the Player Draft:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh C | Australia | All-rounder |
| Steve Smith | Australia | Batter |
| Tim David | Australia | Batter |
| Ajinkya Rahane | India | Batter |
| Scott Edwards WK | Netherlands | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Bas de Leede | Netherlands | All-rounder |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | All-rounder |
| David Payne | England | Bowler |
| Ali Hassan | Netherlands | Bowler |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Nepal | All-rounder |
| Yuvraj Samra | Netherlands | Batter |
| Richard Gleeson | England | Bowler |
Ajinkya Rahane’s signing was confirmed on 7 August 2026, less than three weeks before the tournament opener — one of the last major additions across the league.
The Draft
Amsterdam Flames Draft Picks — ETPL 2026 Player Draft
Unlike the PSL’s auction system, ETPL used a structured six-round snake draft on 2 July 2026, with all 36 draft picks drawn from Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. Amsterdam Flames’ six draft selections:
| ROUND | PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Campher | Ireland | All-rounder |
| 2 | Kyle Klein | Netherlands | Bowler |
| 3 | Tim Pringle | Netherlands | All-rounder |
| 4 | Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | All-rounder |
| 5 | Jordan Neill | Netherlands | Bowler |
| 6 | Max O’Dowd | Netherlands | Batter |
Full Roster
Amsterdam Flames Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
Amsterdam Flames’ full 17-player roster ahead of the 26 August opener:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh C | Australia | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Scott Edwards WK | Netherlands | Wicketkeeper |
| Max O’Dowd | Netherlands | Batsman |
| Steven Smith | Australia | Batsman |
| Tim David | Australia | Batsman |
| Yuvraj Samra | Canada | Batsman |
| Ajinkya Rahane | India | Batsman |
| Bas de Leede | Netherlands | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Nepal | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Curtis Campher | Ireland | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Jordan Neill | Ireland | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Tim Pringle | Netherlands | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Ali Hasan | Italy | Bowler (Seam) |
| Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | Bowler (Off-Spin) |
| David Payne | England | Bowler (Pace) |
| Kyle Klein | Netherlands | Bowler (Seam) |
| Richard Gleeson | England | Bowler (Fast) |
Schedule
Amsterdam Flames Fixtures — ETPL 2026
Amsterdam Flames open the tournament in the marquee fixture of the season — the very first match of ETPL 2026:
| MATCH | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Aug | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Voorburg |
| 4 | 28 Aug | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Voorburg |
| 7 | 30 Aug | vs Belfast Wolves | Voorburg |
| 12 | 3 Sep | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Voorburg |
| 15 | 5 Sep | vs Dublin Guardians | Voorburg |
| 17 | 6 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Voorburg |
| 20 | 10 Sep | vs Belfast Wolves | Malahide |
| 24 | 13 Sep | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Malahide |
| 26 | 15 Sep | vs Dublin Guardians | Malahide |
| 28 | 16 Sep | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Malahide |
Amsterdam Flames 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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Amsterdam Flames’ complete squad for ETPL 2026 blends genuine global star power with a homegrown Dutch base — arguably the most balanced combination in the league on paper. With Rahane’s late arrival adding further batting depth, Steve Waugh’s side head into the tournament opener as one of the sides to watch when ETPL 2026 gets underway on 26 August.