New Delhi: Cricket Netherlands announced return of their most coveted cricketer in the national set up ahead of their final two matches of the ICC World Cricket League against Namibia and Dubai on 6 and 8 December respectively.
Netherlands, currently leading the WCL charts with 18 points have qualified for the World Cup qualifiers but they will have to win the Cricket League in an attempt to secure the 13th position in the ICC ODI Championship, which is set to begin in 2020.
“Getting a player of Ryan’s talent and experience is a massive gain for us. What he brings to the squad is more than just runs, wickets and brilliant fielding. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in big matches,” said Netherlands head coach Ryan Campbell
“As captain of Essex he has just led them to the Division One Championship. Our youngsters will gain knowledge that you just can’t buy off a shelf. We are on the brink of something special but we will need cool, calm heads to see us through, I have no doubt Ryan will bring that.” He added further.
Ten Doeschate last represented The Netherlands in the 2011 World Cup in India where he scored two centuries. The only other players to achieve that feat in the tournament were India’s Sachin Tendulkar and South Africa’s AB de Villiers.