Born from the spirit of Dublin and driven by global ambition, our identity is rooted in Irish tradition,and inspired by Celtic symbols of unity, strength, and eternity. Guardians exist to elevate cricket in emerging regions by creating global pathways for talented players to develop, compete, and thrive as professionals.
It is a symbol of protection, pride, and competitive spirit.
This is a team built to stand firm, move with intent, and represent Dublin with confidence.
Chairman, Dublin Guardians
One of cricket’s most respected figures, Rahul Dravid brings a lifetime of experience as a player, coach and mentor to his role as Chairman of the Dublin Guardians. His decision to be part of the franchise is rooted in a belief in the potential of cricket in Ireland and across Europe, where a strong club culture, passionate communities and emerging talent provide a foundation for the game to grow.
For Rahul, the Dublin Guardians are about more than building a competitive team. The ambition is to contribute to the wider cricket ecosystem by creating pathways for local talent, strengthening connections with grassroots cricket and helping bring the European game to a larger global stage.
Gaurav Agarwal
A Toronto-based entrepreneur, investor and sports enthusiast, Gaurav Agarwal is the founder of Torfac and Hygiia Ventures, with interests spanning sports, real estate, consumer businesses and high-growth ventures across Canada and India. His passion for sport extends across multiple professional leagues, with the Dublin Guardians marking his entry into European cricket.
Transworld Group
Established in 1977, Transworld Group is a global enterprise with businesses spanning shipping, supply chain, aviation and food solutions. Led by Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman, and Ritesh S. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, the Group brings decades of global business experience and a long-term entrepreneurial outlook to the Dublin Guardians as co-owners.
Winfo Solutions
Winfo Solutions is a global digital technology company led by founders Hari Sethalapathy and Venkata Nori. With a longstanding professional and personal connection to Ireland, they bring their entrepreneurial outlook and belief in the power of sport and community to the Dublin Guardians.
