Abhishek Bachchan-backed T20 league appoints Oakvale Capital as exclusive investment banker for capital raise

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), an ICC-approved cricket tournament co-owned by Abhishek Bachchan and backed by Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, has appointed London-based Oakvale Capital as its exclusive investment banker.

“Oakvale’s deep expertise in sports finance will be a game-changer for ETPL’s long-term vision. We look forward to working closely with their expert team to help bring our event to fruition,” said Warren Deutrom, CEO of Cricket Ireland.

Saurav Banerjee, co-owner and director of ETPL, added, “Oakvale is one of the leading London-based investment banks in the sports and gaming ecosystem. Their sector depth, global network, and track record advising rights-holders, clubs, and technology platforms make them the right partner for ETPL as we scale.”


Sandford Loudon, partner at Oakvale Capital, said, “We’re excited to support ETPL’s bold and innovative approach to cricket. The vision to elevate the sport in Europe with a premium, differentiated offering aligns well with Oakvale’s strategic focus in global sports properties.”

ETPL aims to redefine the cricket experience in Europe by combining world-class talent with a distinctly European flavour. The league plans to integrate fan engagement and data-driven innovation into its format. Alongside Oakvale, KPMG in India has been appointed as ETPL’s strategic advisor.