AMSTERDAM: Experienced trio of Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann, and Paul van Meekeren have been named in the Netherlands’ 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup, to be held in India from October 5 to November 19.
The trio weren’t part of the squad when the Netherlands booked their place at this year’s World Cup via a runner-up finish at the Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament earlier this year due to their County cricket commitments in England.
“The selection panel recognised all the efforts and performances from the extended squad both locally and abroad throughout the last few months. The growth mindset that has been present has enabled incredible progression and the trainings and matches have been of a high standard and have emphasised the style of cricket we strive to play.”
“With this in mind, the panel fully trust that we have selected a strong and well balanced squad of Netherlands cricketers. We have an exciting mixture of youth and experience and a unified, cohesive culture which allows those to express their best selves within the group,” said head coach Ryan Cook in a statement.
Netherlands, who entered the Qualifiers in Zimbabwe on the back of missing several first-choice players, beat Scotland and two-time world champion West Indies on the way of winning their spot for the showpiece event in India.
The Netherlands will be hoping opening batters Max O’Dowd and Vikramjit Singh click as a pair in the tournament, while star all-rounders Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek are expected to play major roles with both bat and ball. Other mainstays include Shariz Ahmed, Wesley Barresi, Teja Nidamanuru and Saqib Zulfiqar. IANS
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