Netherlands ICC World Cup 2023 Squad: Experienced duo Roelof van der Merwe and Collin Ackermann earn recalls

Amsterdam, September 7: Experienced duo Roelof van der Merwe and Collin Ackermann recllaed as Netherlands announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled to be played during the months of October and November in India.

Van der Merwe and Ackermann weren't part of the squad that saw the Dutch book their place for this year's World Cup via a runner-up finish at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament earlier this year in Zimbabwe.

The Netherlands beat Scotland and two-time world champion West Indies to book a spot for the tournament proper in India without the duo, but will be boosted by their return as both Van der Merwe and Ackermann bring a wealth of experience that will be needed for the Dutch in their fourth 50-over World Cup appearance.

National coach Ryan Cook, who named the the Dutch team that will continue to be led by Scott Edwards in the 50-over World Cup, is conent with their preparations despite the lack of a bilateral series after the qualifiers.

"Naturally, our planning and preparation for the World Cup started soon after our qualification in Zimbabwe. Having no bilateral fixtures after the qualifiers enabled us to plan for various scenarios for the duration of the summer," Cook explains.

"Over the past few months the players and staff have been hard at work with the full squad being very dedicated and detailed towards achieving our objective in the World Cup."

Cook revealed the selection panel monitored the efforts and performances of the players in local competition and tournaments abroad to compile the squad for the World Cup.

"The selection panel recognised all the efforts and performances from the extended squad both locally and abroad throughout the last few months," Cook added.

"The growth mindset that has been present has enabled incredible progression and the trainings and matches have been of a high standard and have emphasised the style of cricket we strive to play.

"With this in mind, the panel fully trust that we have selected a strong and well balanced squad of Netherlands cricketers. We have an exciting mixture of youth and experience and a unified, cohesive culture which allows those to express their best selves within the group."

The Netherlands team will play against all the top nine countries in the world ODI rankings, including hosts India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. They will also face Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in the World Cup 2023.

Before their first contest at the World Cup against Pakistan in Hyderabad on October 6, the Netherlands will play two warm-up fixtures prior to the World Cup against Australia on September 30 and hosts India on October 3.

Netherlands World Cup 2023 Squad

Scott Edwards (captain/wicketkeeper), Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.

Travelling reserves: Noah Croes, Kyle Klein

Travelling with pre camp (from 19th - 28th September): Tim Pringle