Mott Hails ETPL as a Fresh Chance for European Cricket
Glasgow Cosmic's assistant coach Matthew Mott shares his excitement about the new league and its potential to develop the sport across the continent.
Matthew Mott, the former England coach now with Glasgow Cosmic in the European T20 Premier League, says the tournament offers something genuinely new for cricket in Europe. In an exclusive chat, he spoke about the league's appeal and why it could help emerging nations like the Netherlands, Scotland, and Ireland grow on the global stage.
Mott, who has won four ICC trophies and the Ashes with the women's team, explained that the ETPL stands apart from the IPL and BBL because of its fresh format and the chance to bring cricket to untapped audiences. Having played in Scotland as an 18-year-old, he feels a personal connection to the region and believes the involvement of legends like Matthew Hayden, Rahul Dravid, and Steve Waugh signals the league's credibility.
During the interview, he also touched on the challenges facing English cricket and highlighted Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a rising star to watch. Mott's enthusiasm for growing the game at all levels was clear, and he is eager to help drive the ETPL's success in its debut season.