Netherlands Unveils Squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
The Netherlands cricket team recently unveiled their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, set to commence next month. Notably absent from the roster are seasoned campaigners Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann, making way for emerging talents like Tim Pringle and Michael Levitt.
Levitt, known for his explosive batting, grabbed attention with a scintillating century against Namibia earlier this year, showcasing his ability to dismantle bowling attacks with ease.
Leading the charge for the Dutch squad is wicket-keeper-batter Scott Edwards, who continues in his role as captain, while Bas de Leede's all-round prowess adds depth to the team's lineup. The Netherlands is slated to face formidable opponents like South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal in the group stages of the tournament.
Netherlands Squad for ICC MEN's T20 World Cup 2024:-
Scott Edwards (c, wk), Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede, Daniel Doram, Fred Klaassen, Logan van Beek, Max O'Dowd, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh, Viv Kingma, Wesley Barresi.
Travelling reserve: Kyle Klein
Coach Ryan Cook expressed confidence in the selected squad, emphasizing their balanced composition and adaptability to the tournament's conditions. The team aims to replicate past successes, including their impressive performance in the previous T20 World Cup where they notably defeated South Africa.
Head Coach Ryan Cook said:
"We have been able to select a well-balanced team which we are confident will be able to perform in the conditions against the opposition we face in the US and West Indies,"
With their first match against Nepal on June 4 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the Dutch side is geared up to embrace the challenges ahead and strive for progression in the prestigious event, fueled by their growing depth and quality in cricket.