A touching cricket-meets-Bollywood moment unfolded as former India captain Rahul Dravid gifted actor Abhishek Bachchan his signature No. 19 jersey, along with a handwritten personal note. The note read: “Dear Abhishek, thank you for your support to the game. Best always, Rahul Dravid.” The gesture has become an instant talking point online, given Dravid’s towering stature in Indian cricket and Abhishek’s growing presence in sports-related ventures.
Abhishek Bachchan’s ETPL nears its conclusion in Dublin
This comes even as the first-ever European T20 Premier League (ETPL) draws closer to its conclusion in Dublin. In its final phase, the tournament brings together six franchises representing Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, combining international cricketing talent with promising European players. The inaugural season will end with the Qualifier on September 19, followed by the Final a day later, on September 20.
Abhishek Bachchan’s role as ETPL co-founder
As co-founder of ETPL, Abhishek launched the league alongside Saurav Banerjee, Priyanka Kaul and Dhiraj Malhotra. He is presently in Dublin as the tournament enters its final matches, keeping an eye on operations and stakeholder engagements through this landmark debut season. On the ground, his focus has largely been on ensuring smooth execution as the league looks to carve out a place on Europe’s cricketing calendar.
Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming film ‘King’
On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan is set to next appear in Siddharth Anand‘s ‘King’, which also features Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi and Akshay Oberoi in key roles. Reports suggest Abhishek will be seen playing the film’s main antagonist.