The Netherlands’ cricket squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 in Namibia has been announced, featuring 15 players. They will play ODIs against Namibia and Canada from March 5 to 13. Coach Ryan Cook highlighted the team’s readiness and need for wins to qualify for future tournaments.
The Netherlands has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches scheduled in Namibia, from March 5 to 13. They will face hosts Namibia in two ODIs on March 7 and 13, alongside two matches against Canada on March 5 and 11, all to be held at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital.
Notably, Fred Klaassen will play his first 50-over game in nearly two years, and Zach Lion-Cachet receives his first ODI call-up. Missing from the squad are Brandon Glover, Shariz Ahmad, and Clayton Floyd, who were part of a Dutch bowling camp in Cape Town. Coach Ryan Cook expressed optimism about the team’s balance and adaptability.
Currently, the Netherlands ranks fifth in the 2024–2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 points table, with 14 points accrued from 12 games, consisting of seven wins and five losses. They are aiming for victories in this tour to secure a position among the top four for the upcoming global qualifying tournament for the Men’s ODI World Cup, planned for 2027 in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Previously, the Netherlands participated in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup held in India, qualifying as the second-best team in Zimbabwe’s global qualifiers. They finished tenth in that tournament, securing two wins including a notable victory against South Africa, while suffering seven defeats.
The selected Netherlands squad includes the following players: Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Scott Edwards (captain & wicketkeeper), Viv Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Vikram Singh, Timm van der Gugten, and Paul van Meekeren.
In summary, the Netherlands is gearing up for crucial ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Namibia, featuring a well-rounded squad and aiming for essential victories to enhance their chances for future tournaments. With key players included and the absence of others, the team anticipates meeting significant challenges ahead.
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