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Netherlands T20 WC Squad: Van der Merwe returns as Scott Edwards to lead Netherlands in ICC T20 World CUP

Netherlands T20 WC Squad: Van der Merwe returns as Scott Edwards to lead Netherlands in ICC T20 World CUP

Netherlands T20 WC Squad – ICC T20 World CUP: Netherlands have named a strong squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia with the likes of Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann returning. Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann were notable additions to the Netherlands squad that took on New Zealand at home […]

Netherlands T20 WC Squad – ICC T20 World CUP: Netherlands have named a strong squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia with the likes of Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann returning. Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann were notable additions to the Netherlands squad that took on New Zealand at home in the recent T20I series: Follow ICC T20 World CUP LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN

Netherlands T20 WC Squad: Van der Merwe returns as Scott Edwards to lead Netherlands in ICC T20 World CUP

Scott Edwards will lead the side that has a strong pace attack with Brandon Glover, Timm van der Gugten, Logan van Beek and Paul van Meekeren. Ackermann is also a capable all-rounder who can bowl medium pace.

“We have assembled a well balanced squad with an exciting blend of youth and experience for the upcoming T20 World Cup,” head coach Ryan Cook said.

“The experience playing in the Super League will stand the team in good stead and good confidence can be t

aken from these performances.



“We will look to continue the progression that was evident through the summer into the tournament and have some quality preparation planned prior to the event which will help the readiness for the group in both skills and cohesion.”

Netherlands had made it to the T20 World Cup in Australia through the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Bulawayo. While they lost the final of the qualifier to Zimbabwe, Netherlands booked their place in Australia by appearing in the final.

Netherlands T20 WC Squad: Van der Merwe returns as Scott Edwards to lead Netherlands in ICC T20 World CUP

Squad: Scott Edwards (c, wk), Colin Ackermann, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Tom Cooper, Brandon Glover, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Bas de Leede, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh

Netherlands, who will be in Australia through the qualifier route, have been placed in Group A alongside Namibia, Sri Lanka and the UAE.

Two teams from the group will make it to the next stage.

Netherlands T20 WC Squad: Van der Merwe returns as Scott Edwards to lead Netherlands in ICC T20 World CUP

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