Namibia Names Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Namibia has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the USA and West Indies from June 2 to 29. All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead the team, with JJ Smit named as his deputy.

Familiar Faces and Exciting Newcomers

The squad features a strong core of experienced players who played a key role in Namibia’s dominant qualifying campaign. Twelve players from that successful squad have retained their spots, including key performers like David Wiese, the big-hitting all-rounder, and spinner Bernard Scholtz.

However, there are also some exciting new faces in the mix. Young pacers Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, and Jack Brassell have been rewarded for their impressive performances in the recent U-19 World Cup for their inclusion in the senior squad.

Surprises and Omissions

One notable surprise is the exclusion of all-rounder Nicol Loftie-Eaton, who had a stellar run with the bat earlier this year, smashing a blistering 33-ball century in a T20 match. He, along with players like Pikky Ya France and Shawn Fouche, missed out on selection for the main tournament.

Namibia is placed in Group B for the World Cup, alongside defending champions Namibia and 2021 winners Australia. They will also face Oman and Scotland in the group stage. With a blend of experience and promising young talent, Namibia is determined to make a strong showing on the global stage.

Namibia T20 Squad for ICC T20 World Cup

BATTERS:

1. Jack Brassell
2. Nikolaas Davin
3. Malan Kruger
4. Peter-Daniel Blignaut

ALL-ROUNDERS

5. Gerhard Erasmus (Captain)
6. Dylan Leicher
7. David Wiese
8. Michael van Lingen
9. JJ Smit
10. Jan Frylinck

WICKET KEEPERS

11. Zane Green
12. JP Kotze

BOWLERS

13. Ruben Trumpelmann
14. Ben Shikongo
15. Tangeni Lungameni
16. Bernard Scholtz

Namibia’s Group Stage Schedule

Date	Match	Venue
June 3	Namibia vs Oman	Barbados
June 7	Namibia vs Scotland	Barbados
June 12	Namibia vs Australia	Antigua
June 15	Namibia vs England	Antigua

 

Cricket fans across Namibia are excited to see their national team compete against the best in the world. With a strong squad and a fighting spirit, Namibia promises to be a team to watch in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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