T20 World Cup: Netherlands squad announced – Includes two players from India and Pakistan, they are… – News24 T20 World Cup: Netherlands squad announced

The Netherlands have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and the team emphasized on experience and continuity. The team will be led by Scott Edwards and it also includes many seasoned players who has represented the Dutch at major international events.

The team will be playing in Group A with some of tough competitors Pakistan, Namibia, USA and defending champions India. The Dutch secured their place in the marquee tournament through the European Qualifiers and joined Italy. This is now the seventh time Netherlands will be playing the T20 World Cup after making debut in 2009.

Netherlands will be playing the first match against Pakistan on February 7. It is also important to note that the squad announced has one player Aryan Dutt who is from Indian origin and Saqib Zulfiqar who has an origin from Pakistan.

Netherlands Squad

Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar, imm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe

The T20 World Cup is hosted by India and Sri Lanka, all the Pakistan matches will be held in Sri Lanka while all the others will be held in India. The defending champions – India will be playing their first match against USA on February 7.