Mumbai: Antwerp Anchors, an EUT20 Belgium Cricket League side, announced today the signing of legendary India fast bowling icon and World Cup champion. Zaheer Khan has joined the team as a co-owner. Zaheer, one of the most recognized left-arm speed bowlers of his time, brings to the Antwerp Anchors not only his legendary cricketing stature, but also a strong desire to expand the game in new areas, which is key to the EUT20 league’s founding aim. The EUT20 Belgium Cricket League will take place in Brussels from June 4 to 14, representing a watershed moment for continental European cricket. The event features some of the most well-known stars in global T20 cricket, competing for franchise teams that reflect Belgium’s diverse population. Zaheer Khan will be publicly recognized as the Antwerp Anchors’ Co-Owner and Partner in all league correspondence, marketing materials, and media appearances. His position goes beyond ceremonial; as a stakeholder, he will actively shape the franchise’s cricket identity and long-term future.
Europe is a vast canvas for cricket, and I sincerely feel we are only scratching the surface of what is possible here. Being a co-owner of the Antwerp Anchors is more than simply a commercial opportunity; it is a chance to help construct something significant from the ground up. What excites me the most is the ability to identify emerging talent throughout the continent and provide those athletes with the atmosphere, belief, and platform they need to reach their greatest potential. That has always meant a lot to me. Zaheer Khan, Co-Owner of Antwerp Anchors, said, “I look forward to being in Brussels in June and getting started.”
A pair of worldwide talents anchor the Antwerp Anchors’ playing squad, demonstrating the franchise’s ambition from the start.
The group is led by Andre Russell, an explosive West Indian all-rounder who is one of the most feared match-winners in T20 cricket globally. Russell’s ability to alter the course of a game in a single over makes him perhaps the world’s most valuable T20 commodity today. Zaheer Khan’s involvement as a co-owner is the clearest indication of what the Antwerp Anchors stand for. He is a gaming legend, a proven winner, and an expert at long-term planning. His participation not only makes a significant statement for the franchise, but it also provides a great chance to assist the expansion of the European cricketing community and encourage the next generation of junior talent, both of which are important Anchor values. With Andre Russell in the mix, I believe every cricket fan in Europe will want to see us in Brussels this June. The owner of Antwerp Anchors is Nagendra Siddoutam.
