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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Four players recalled after missing Bangladesh T20I series in August-September
- 2🏆 Scott Edwards continues captaincy from 2024 T20 World Cup with first-choice wicketkeeper role
- 3💡 Logan van Beek returns after 2024 World Cup with five wickets in seven Super Smash matches
- 4🔮 Netherlands' seventh World Cup appearance begins February 7 against Pakistan in Colombo
"Nidamanuru, Pringle, and Vikramjit are among the notable absentees in a squad full of changes"
Scott Edwards will lead Netherlands at the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, with the squad featuring significant changes from the team that played against Bangladesh in August-September. The Dutch have strategically recalled several experienced campaigners for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Strategic Recalls Strengthen Dutch Lineup
Roelof van der Merwe, Bas de Leede, Michael Levitt, and Zach Lion-Cachet return after missing the Bangladesh assignment. All four last played during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Region Final, where Netherlands secured their qualification spot. Their absence from the subsequent tour created space for experimentation, but their experience has been deemed crucial for the World Cup.
The squad composition reflects a balance between proven performers and emerging talent. Colin Ackermann, Timm van der Gugten, and Logan van Beek have all been recalled after extended absences, bringing valuable experience to the setup. Kyle Klein and Noah Croes represent the uncapped T20 World Cup contingent, with Croes serving as Edwards' backup wicketkeeping option.
Notable absentees include Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, and Vikramjit Singh, who featured in the recent Bangladesh series but have been left out of the World Cup plans. This represents Netherlands' seventh appearance at the T20 World Cup, with their tournament beginning against Pakistan on February 7 in Colombo.
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