Namibia has announced its T20 World Cup squad for T20 World Cup 2024, Gerhard Erasmus will captain the side, and JJ Smit will be the vice captain.
Namibia's quest for T20 World Cup glory gets a boost with the announcement of their squad, led by the experienced all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus. Erasmus, a veteran of the game, will be at the helm as Namibia aims to make a mark on the biggest stage in T20 cricket.
Namibia squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, and PD Blignaut
Erasmus is vice-captain JJ Smit, solidifying the leadership core. Continuity is key, as twelve players who were instrumental in Namibia's dominant qualifying run returned for the World Cup.
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Some notable changes shake things up. Despite his record-breaking feat of the fastest T20I century earlier this year, all-rounder Nicol Loftie-Eaton finds himself out of the squad. This opens the door for exciting young talents like seamer Dylan Leicher, left-arm quick Ruben Trumpelmann, and teenage pacer Jack Brassell to showcase their skills on the world stage.
The ever-reliable David Wiese, a veteran of three previous World Cups for South Africa, will be pulling on the Namibian jersey for his fourth World Cup appearance. His experience playing in both the West Indies and the USA will be invaluable for Namibia, especially considering their Group B matchups.
Namibia faces a tough but thrilling group stage, kicking off against Oman in Barbados on June 2nd. Matches against Scotland, Australia, and England promise a test of their mettle.
| ICC T20 World Cup - T20 Format | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Day | Date | Time | Fixture | Format | Venu | Result |
| 3 | MON | 03-Jun-2024 | 06:00 PM | NAM vs OMN | T20 | Kensington Oval | Match tied (Namibia won the super over) |
| 12 | FRI | 07-Jun-2024 | 12:30 PM | NAM vs SCO | T20 | Kensington Oval | Scotland won by 5 wkts |
| 24 | WED | 12-Jun-2024 | 06:00 AM | AUS vs NAM | T20 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | Australia won by 9 wkts |
| 34 | SAT | 15-Jun-2024 | 10:30 PM | NAM vs ENG | T20 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | Toss delayed due to rain |
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