Faf du Plessis and Rotterdam Dockers Join Viral Ravi Kishan Dance Trend at ETPL 2026
Rotterdam Dockers captain and co-owner Faf du Plessis, along with his teammates, took time away from the competitive pressure of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 to take part in a viral dance trend initiated by Indian actor-politician Ravi Kishan.
What Happened
A video capturing the South African cricketer and fellow Rotterdam Dockers squad members attempting Ravi Kishan’s dance moves was shared on social media platform X. The dance steps had already gained traction online before the cricketers joined the trend, and the footage quickly drew attention from cricket enthusiasts as the team took a brief break during their ongoing T20 campaign in Europe.
Key Highlights
- Faf du Plessis and his Rotterdam Dockers teammates joined the viral dance challenge originated by actor-politician Ravi Kishan.
- Du Plessis serves as both captain and co-owner of the Rotterdam Dockers franchise alongside Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen.
- The franchise won its opening ETPL 2026 encounter against Amsterdam Flames by five wickets on August 27 at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg, The Hague.
- Rotterdam Dockers’ subsequent match against Belfast Wolves was washed out due to weather.
- The ETPL 2026 consists of six teams: Rotterdam Dockers, Amsterdam Flames, Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Belfast Wolves, Glasgow Cosmic, and Dublin Guardians.
- High-profile cricket personalities hold ownership stakes in the league, including Rahul Dravid (Dublin Guardians), Glenn Maxwell and Rohan Lund (Belfast Wolves), and Matthew Hayden and Chris Gayle (Glasgow Cosmic).
- Mitchell Santner leads Edinburgh Castle Rockets, who occupy the top position in the standings after beating Glasgow Cosmics by seven wickets before their second fixture was abandoned.
Why This Matters
The viral dance clip presents a lighter side of the European T20 Premier League 2026, which features several prominent figures in world cricket as both active players and franchise co-owners. The tournament features established international names such as Du Plessis, Santner, and Ravichandran Ashwin participating in matches across Europe.
What to Watch Next
The ETPL double round-robin group stage continues across all six franchises. With each team having completed two fixtures, teams will compete to secure the top spot in the group standings, which grants direct entry to the final of the 32-match tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who started the dance trend joined by Faf du Plessis?
The dance trend was originally started by Indian actor-politician Ravi Kishan and had achieved viral status prior to the cricketers participating in it.
What role does Faf du Plessis have with the Rotterdam Dockers?
Du Plessis serves as the captain of the Rotterdam Dockers and also co-owns the team alongside Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen.
What is the format of the European T20 Premier League 2026?
The tournament comprises 32 matches in total: a 30-match double round-robin group phase involving six teams, followed by two knockout matches. The team that finishes at the top of the group table advances directly to the final.
Source: CricTracker