The Netherlands cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Namibia from March 5 to 13. They will face Namibia in two ODIs and compete against Canada in additional matches. Key players include Fred Klaassen, returning to ODIs, and debutant Zach Lion-Cachet, as the team seeks essential victories to qualify for future World Cup events.
The Netherlands cricket team has unveiled its 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches scheduled in Namibia from March 5 to March 13. The team will engage in two One Day Internationals (ODIs) against the host nation Namibia on March 7 and March 13, while also competing against Canada on March 5 and March 11. All matches are set to take place at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital.
Fred Klaassen is returning to the ODI format after nearly two years, while Zach Lion-Cachet receives his inaugural ODI call-up. Notably, there are no selections for Brandon Glover, Shariz Ahmad, or Clayton Floyd, despite their participation in a recent Dutch bowling camp in Cape Town. Ryan Cook, the head coach, expressed optimism regarding the squad’s composition and its preparedness for the challenging matches ahead.
The Netherlands cricket team currently occupies fifth place in the 2024–2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 points table, having secured 14 points from 12 matches, including seven victories and five defeats. To advance to the global qualifying tournament for the Men’s ODI World Cup in 2027, the team must achieve substantial wins during their upcoming tour of Namibia.
Previously, the Netherlands participated in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup in India, qualifying as the second-best team from the global qualifiers in Zimbabwe. They concluded the tournament in tenth place after achieving two wins, including a notable victory against South Africa. The following players form the Netherlands squad:
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 cricket team is geared up for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Namibia, looking to improve their rankings with crucial victories against Namibia and Canada. With a balanced squad and positive preparations, they aim to secure their place in the global qualifiers for the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup in 2027. Coach Ryan Cook remains confident in their capabilities amidst challenging conditions.
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