The Netherlands have called up Tim Pringle and Saqib to the ODI squad against Nepal and Namibia as they seek to bolster their team ahead of the World Cup League 2.
Tim Pringle and Saqib Zulfiqar have been include in the 15-man team to face Nepal and Namibia in the four-match ODI series in Kampong Cricket Club in Utrecht.
The 29-year-old batsman and legspinner Zulfiqar last played an ODI World Cup 2023. Pringle, the lower order batsman, has last appeared in an ODI in 2022 against Pakistan in Rotterdam, while his last appearance in the form of an spinner was in the 2022 T20 World Cup against New Zealand.
It’s a squad that has a great balance of youth and experience led by Scott Edwards, with the likes of Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein and Aryan Dutt all present.
A very balanced team, with a good mix of experience, players in good form and at the start of their careers, and some players returning from injury who have been working hard and are back in good form,” added acting coach Heino Kuhn.
It adds a lot to our depth and quality in the squad and I can assure you that no matter which XI we field on the pitch it will be a formidable XI.
The Netherlands aren’t playing them lightly, as they are quality opponents, who have been in great form lately, said KuHn, who also mentioned Nepal and Namibia.
Netherlands Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Edwards (c) | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Max O’Dowd | Opening Batter |
| Cedric de Lange | Allrounder |
| Vikramjit Singh | Opening Batter |
| Bas de Leede | Allrounder |
| Noah Croes | Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Saqib Zulfiqar | Allrounder (Leg-spin) |
| Logan van Beek | Pace Bowling Allrounder |
| Roelof van der Merwe | Spin Bowling Allrounder |
| Kyle Klein | Pace Bowler |
| Ryan Klein | Pace Bowler |
| Aryan Dutt | Off-spin Bowler |
| Alex Roy | Batter |
| Tim Pringle | Spin Bowling Allrounder |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | Batter |
At the current World Cup league 2 points table, Netherlands are third on the table behind USA and Scotland. The top four teams in the division will qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier, the tournament is being played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
