Namibia T20 World Cup Squad 2026: Erasmus will captain

Namibia announces 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Namibia has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Under the captaincy of Gerhard Erasmus, the team this time features a mix of young and inexperienced players, ready to make their mark on the world stage.

Namibia's T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announced: Betting on Youth and Gary Kirsten's Guidance

Trust in Young Talent: This Namibian team includes five players with less than 10 international matches of experience. The team management has given opportunities to young faces like Jack Brassell (20 years old), Max Heingo, Jan Balt, and Dylan Leicher, keeping the future in mind.

• Jack Brassell: At just 20 years old, he will lead the fast bowling attack.
• Max Heingo: Heingo, who impressed with his bowling in the historic win against South Africa, will be one to watch.

The Gary Kirsten Factor

Namibia's biggest strength is its backroom staff. Legendary coach Gary Kirsten has been brought in as a consultant. Kirsten, along with Craig Williams, will work on the team's strategy. Kirsten's experience will prove invaluable for Namibia's young players in Asian conditions (India and Sri Lanka).

Presence of Experienced Players

Although the team is full of new faces, there is no shortage of experience.

• Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
• JJ Smit
• Ruben Trumpelmann
• Bernard Scholtz who have proven their capabilities in the previous World Cup.

Namibia's Group in the T20 World Cup

Namibia has been placed in a challenging group. Their group includes the following teams:

• India (Hosts)
• Pakistan
• Netherlands
• USA

Namibia's Full T20 World Cup Squad

• Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
• Wicketkeeper: Zane Green
• Batsmen/All-rounders: JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Lohan Louwrens, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh.
• Bowlers: Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Max Hingongo.
• Traveling Reserve: Alexander Busing-Volschenk.