ETPL 2026 · Scotland
Glasgow Cosmic Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
The wait is over for cricket fans, as the Glasgow Cosmic complete squad for the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 features arguably the most star-studded overseas core in the entire competition. Glasgow Cosmic locked in 12 international and Scottish players before the ETPL Player Draft, then added six more players, all from Scotland and the Netherlands, during the league’s inaugural Player Draft held on 2 July 2026 in a snake-draft format.
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Franchise
Glasgow Cosmic Ownership and Captaincy
Glasgow Cosmic are owned by the Mugafi Group, led by Chairman Vipul Agrawal and Tansha Batra, with Rashid Khan serving as CEO of Mugafi Group. West Indies legend Chris Gayle and former Australia opener Matthew Hayden have both joined the franchise as co-owners, with Hayden also taking on the role of Head Coach. Scottish international George Munsey has been officially confirmed as club captain of Glasgow Cosmic, with the franchise unveiling him as the man leading the Cosmic charge for the inaugural ETPL season.
Strategy
Glasgow Cosmic Team Combination and Playing Style
Glasgow Cosmic have exceptional depth at the top of the order, with New Zealand’s Finn Allen, Scotland’s George Munsey, and England’s Liam Livingstone giving the side genuine explosive power through the powerplay. Australia’s Josh Philippe and Scotland’s Matthew Cross share the wicketkeeping duties, while Moises Henriques, Gerhard Erasmus, Kamindu Mendis, and Duan Jansen add serious all-round balance through the middle order.
The bowling attack is spearheaded by South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi and Pakistan’s Ali Khan, giving Cosmic real pace up front, supported by Netherlands seamer Paul van Meekeren and Scotland’s Brad Currie. In the spin department, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj leads a group that also includes Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, and Chris McBride, giving Glasgow Cosmic one of the deepest and most varied attacks in the tournament.
Here is the complete detail of Glasgow Cosmic’s pre-signed core, players picked in the ETPL Player Draft, and the complete squad for ETPL 2026:
Signings
Glasgow Cosmic Marquee and Direct Signings
These were Glasgow Cosmic’ headline international signings, locked in ahead of the Player Draft:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| George Munsey C | Scotland | Batter |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | Batter |
| Richie Berrington | Scotland | All-Rounder |
| Liam Livingstone | England | All-Rounder |
| Josh Philippe WK | Australia | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Moises Henriques | Australia | All-rounder |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | All-rounder |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder |
| Duan Jansen | Namibia | All-Rounder |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | Bowler |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler |
| Ali Khan | USA | Bowler |
The Draft
Glasgow Cosmic 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 | PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Currie | Scotland | Bowler |
| 2 | Matthew Cross | Scotland | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3 | Paul van Meekeren | Netherlands | Bowler |
| 4 | Michael Leask | Scotland | All-rounder |
| 5 | Oliver Davidson | Scotland | All-Rounder |
| 6 | Chris McBride | Scotland | All-Rounder |
Full Roster
Glasgow Cosmic Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
Glasgow Cosmic’ full 18-player roster ahead of the 26 August opener:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| George Munsey C | Scotland | Batsman |
| Matthew Cross WK | Scotland | Wicketkeeper |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | Batsman |
| Jason Roy | England | Batsman |
| Christopher McBride | Scotland | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Richie Berrington | Scotland | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Liam Livingstone | England | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Michael Leask | Scotland | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Moises Henriques | Australia | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Jimmy Neesha | New Zealand | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Oliver Davidson | Scotland | Bowler (Spin) |
| Brad Currie | Scotland | Bowler (Pace) |
| Duan Jansen | South Africa | Bowler (Seam) |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | Bowler (Spin) |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler (Pace) |
| Paul van Meekeren | Netherlands | Bowler (Fast) |
| Ali Khan | United States | Bowler (Pace) |
Schedule
Glasgow Cosmic Fixtures — ETPL 2026
Glasgow Cosmic 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 Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Voorburg |
| 5 | 29 Aug | vs Dublin Guardians | Voorburg |
| 9 | 1 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Voorburg |
| 12 | 3 Sep | vs Amsterdam Flames | Voorburg |
| 13 | 4 Sep | vs Belfast Wolves | Voorburg |
| 16 | 6 Sep | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Voorburg |
| 19 | 10 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Malahide |
| 23 | 12 Sep | vs Dublin Guardians | Malahide |
| 25 | 13 Sep | vs Belfast Wolves | Malahide |
| 28 | 16 Sep | vs Amsterdam Flames | Malahide |
Glasgow Cosmic 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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Glasgow Cosmic’s complete squad for ETPL 2026 stands out as one of the deepest and most balanced in the competition, blending global superstar power with a strong Scottish identity. Backed by the leadership of Chris Gayle and Matthew Hayden, the Cosmics will be looking to make a serious statement when the tournament gets underway. Glasgow Cosmic open their campaign against Edinburgh Castle Rockers on 27 August 2026 at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.