BY GLASGOW COSMIC EDITORIAL
Every player signed for Glasgow Cosmic's 2026 ETPL season — Finn Allen, Liam Livingstone, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and more, with each role explained.
Glasgow Cosmic heads into its first ETPL season with one of the more balanced squads in the competition, a mix of established international power-hitters, specialist bowlers, and Scotland's own best players. Here's who's on the team sheet.
The Scottish core
Richie Berrington captains Scotland's national side and reached 100 sixes in T20 cricket during the 2026 T20 World Cup, in his 127th appearance for the country. George Munsey is Scotland's most dangerous opener, and the two have spent 2026 trading the record for Scotland's all-time leading T20I run-scorer. Between them, they give Glasgow Cosmic instant credibility with the home crowd, two players who don't need an introduction to Scottish cricket fans.
The headline international signings
Liam Livingstone, the England white-ball power-hitter, headlines Glasgow Cosmic's overseas contingent. Finn Allen, the aggressive New Zealand opener, and Josh Philippe, the Australian wicketkeeper-batter, round out a top order built for pace.
Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi bring South African bowling experience, Maharaj as a front-line spinner, Ngidi as a seam-bowling option with international pedigree. Kamindu Mendis, the Sri Lankan all-rounder, adds further batting and spin-bowling depth.
The rest of the squad
Glasgow Cosmic's confirmed squad also includes Moises Henriques (Australia), Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia), Duan Jansen, Ali Khan, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Michael Leask, Chris McBride, and Paul van Meekeren, a group that mixes further international experience with Scottish domestic talent.
Coaching staff
Matthew Hayden, the former Australian opener and two-time World Cup winner, is Glasgow Cosmic's head coach and co-owner, joining after a stint as Gujarat Titans' batting coach. Varun Aaron, the former India fast bowler, has joined as bowling coach ahead of the season.
Why this squad makes sense together
The pattern across the roster is clear: power-hitting depth (Livingstone, Allen, Philippe, Munsey) paired with specialist bowling (Maharaj, Ngidi, Ali Khan), anchored by two Scottish players who already know how to perform under pressure at international level. It's a squad built to compete immediately, not one assembled just to fill out a roster in year one.
Glasgow Cosmic's first ETPL season starts 26 August 2026. [Follow fixtures and squad news →]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Glasgow Cosmic's captain?
Glasgow Cosmic has not confirmed a club captain as of this writing. Richie Berrington captains Scotland's national team.
Who coaches Glasgow Cosmic?
Matthew Hayden is head coach and co-owner. Varun Aaron has joined as bowling coach.
Which Scottish players are on Glasgow Cosmic's squad?
Richie Berrington and George Munsey are the confirmed Scottish players on the roster.
Who owns Glasgow Cosmic?
The club is owned by Mugafi Group, with Matthew Hayden holding a co-ownership stake alongside his head coaching role.
