ETPL 2026 · Scotland
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
The wait is over for cricket fans, as the Edinburgh Castle Rockers complete squad for the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 brings together a strong New Zealand core with Scotland’s leading domestic talent, rounded out by international signings from England, the USA, the UAE, Italy and Ireland.
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Franchise
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Ownership and Captaincy
Edinburgh Castle Rockers are owned by a New Zealand-based consortium led by former Black Caps Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum. Mitchell Santner captains the side, with fellow Black Cap Trent Boult also part of the setup, giving the Edinburgh-based franchise a strong New Zealand influence throughout. Former England international wicketkeeper James Foster serves as Head Coach.
Strategy
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Team Combination and Playing Style
Edinburgh Castle Rockers have a batting lineup built around Ireland’s Ross Adair and Scotland’s Finlay McCreath at the top, with England’s Laurie Evans and all-rounders Gareth Delany and Brandon McMullen offering depth through the middle order. Wicketkeeping duties are shared between USA’s Andries Gous and Scotland’s Charlie Tear, both of whom can also contribute with the bat.
The pace attack is spearheaded by New Zealand great Trent Boult, supported by England’s Tom Curran, UAE’s Khuzaima Bin Tanveer and Scotland’s Safyaan Sharif, giving the Rockers a genuinely varied new-ball attack. Captain Mitchell Santner leads the spin department alongside Scotland’s Mark Watt, with Jack Jarvis and Italy’s JJ Smuts adding further all-round balance to the side.
Here is the complete detail of Edinburgh Castle Rockers pre-signed core, players picked in the ETPL Player Draft, and the complete squad for ETPL 2026:
Signings
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Marquee and Direct Signings
These were Edinburgh Castle Rockers’ headline international signings, locked in ahead of the Player Draft:
| PLAYERS | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner C | New Zealand | Captain |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | Pre-Signed Core |
| Tom Curran | England | Pre-Signed Core |
| Brandon McMullen | Scotland | Pre-Signed Core |
| JJ Smuts | Italy | Pre-Signed Core |
| Andries Gous WK | USA | Pre-Signed Core |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | UAE | Pre-Signed Core |
The Draft
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Draft Picks — ETPL 2026 Player Draft
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 | PLAYERS | DRAFT ROUND | SALARY (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gareth Delany | Round 1 | $55,000 |
| 2 | Ross Adair | Round 2 | $50,000 |
| 3 | Jack Jarvis | Round 3 | $45,000 |
| 4 | Charlie Tear | Round 4 | $40,000 |
| 5 | Safyaan Sharif | Round 5 | $35,000 |
| 6 | Finlay McCreath | Round 6 | $30,000 |
Full Roster
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
Edinburgh Castle Rockers’ full 15-player roster ahead of the 26 August opener:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner C | New Zealand | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Andries Gous WK | United States | Wicketkeeper |
| Ross Adair | Ireland | Batsman |
| Tom Bruce | Scotland | Batsman |
| Charlie Tear | Scotland | Batsman/WK |
| Sean Solia | Samoa | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Gareth Delany | Ireland | All-Rounder (Leg-Spin) |
| JJ Smuts | South Africa | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Brandon McMullen | Scotland | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Jack Jarvis | Scotland | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Finlay McCreath | Scotland | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Tom Curran | England | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Mark Watt | Scotland | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Shadab Khan | Pakistan | All-Rounder (Leg-Spin) |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | Bowler (Fast) |
| Safyaan Sharif | Scotland | Bowler (Pace) |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | UAE | Bowler (Pace) |
Schedule
Edinburgh Castle Rockers Fixtures — ETPL 2026
Edinburgh Castle Rockers open the tournament in the marquee fixture of the season — the very first match of ETPL 2026:
| MATCH | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 27 Aug | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Voorburg |
| 4 | 28 Aug | vs Amsterdam Flames | Voorburg |
| 8 | 30 Aug | vs Dublin Guardians | Voorburg |
| 11 | 2 Sep | vs Belfast Wolves | Voorburg |
| 14 | 5 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Voorburg |
| 16 | 6 Sep | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Voorburg |
| 21 | 11 Sep | vs Dublin Guardians | Malahide |
| 24 | 13 Sep | vs Amsterdam Flames | Malahide |
| 27 | 15 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Malahide |
| 29 | 17 Sep | vs Belfast Wolves | Malahide |
Edinburgh Castle Rockers 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Edinburgh Castle Rockers’ complete squad for ETPL 2026 blends genuine New Zealand pedigree with the depth of Scotland’s domestic system, and under Mitchell Santner’s captaincy, the Rockers will be looking to make a strong impression in the league’s inaugural season. Edinburgh Castle Rockers begin their campaign against Glasgow Cosmic on 27 August 2026 at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.