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4d ago

Scott Edwards Steps Down and Bas de Leede Is Named Netherlands Captain

The voluntary handover lets Edwards concentrate on his batting and keeping while giving de Leede the leadership role for the remainder of the Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.

Bas De Leede thanked Edwards for his leadership and for showing faith in the team and its players.

Overview

  • Edwards told teammates he was relinquishing the captaincy at the end of the Utrecht leg of fixtures on Friday and the KNCB immediately appointed Bas de Leede as his successor.
  • De Leede, 26, will lead the Netherlands for the rest of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament as the side sits second in the standings.
  • Edwards will remain in the squad as a player and said he had discussed the decision with former coach Ryan Cook and wants to focus more on contributing with the bat and behind the stumps.
  • Edwards captained 56 ODIs since June 2022 with 24 wins and 29 defeats and his tenure included upset wins over South Africa and Bangladesh at the 2023 World Cup.
  • The change keeps leadership continuity ahead of remaining League 2 fixtures later this year against Oman and the UAE, preserving the team’s push to finish in the top four and reach the 2027 World Cup qualifying stage.