Namibia Unveils 15-MemberSquad, WorldCup 2024

Namibia has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the United States and the West Indies from June 1 to 29. The team will be led, squad by experienced all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus, with JJ Smit serving as his deputy.

The squad, announced, world features 12 players from the Africa Qualifier-winning team that secured Namibia's spot in the global tournament through an unbeaten run last year. However, the selection committee made a few notable changes, with the inclusion of inexperienced seamer Dylan Leicher, left-arm quick Ruben Trumpelmann, and teenage pacer Jack Brassell, who featured in the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup earlier this year.

The biggest surprise in theworld, squad, checkannouncement was the omission of all-rounder Nicol Loftie-Eaton, who recently made headlines by smashing the fastest T20I century in men's cricket history with a 33-ball effort against Nepal in February 2024. Loftie-Eaton's exclusion is reportedly due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings in Namibia. Veteran Pikky Ya France and young batter Shawn Fouche also failed to make the cut.

Namibia, drawn in Group B, will make their third consecutive appearance at the world, member, squad Cup. Their tournament opener is scheduled for June 2 against Oman in Barbados, followed by matches against Scotland on June 7, Australia on June 12, and England on June 15. The team had a memorable run in the 2022 edition, stunning former champions Sri Lanka with a 55-run victory but failing to progress beyond the group stage.

The full Namibia squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 includes Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, and PD Blignaut.

As Namibia gears up for the T20 World Cup 2024, the team will look to build on their recent successes and make a mark on the global stage. With a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young talents, Erasmus and his men will aim to spring a few surprises and showcase the growth of Namibian cricket in the upcoming tournament.