Cricket Namibia has officially unveiled its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka on January 3, 2026. Star all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will captain the Namibia national cricket team for the fourth consecutive T20 World Cup.
Cricket Namibia has officially unveiled its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka on January 3, 2026. Experienced **Gerhard Erasmus** will captain the team in the third consecutive T20 World Cup.
Gerhard Erasmus’ calm leadership and all-round skills have played a major role in Namibia’s steady growth in international cricket, and the team will once again look to draw inspiration from him in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7.
Gary Kirsten joins Namibia as advisor after ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad announced
One of the most exciting parts of this announcement is the arrival of South African legend Gary Kirsten as a consultant for the tournament. Kirsten, who led India to a historic 2011 World Cup win, will now bring her vast experience to the trip to Namibia in the showpiece event.
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The presence of the former Indian head coach will bring tactical acumen, calm leadership guidance and invaluable big-match insight to the team in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Our FNB Eagles are gearing up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Best wishes to the team and management for flying the flag of Namibia on the global stage.
Fans, get ready!
A travel package to support the boys will be announced soon. pic.twitter.com/jtA5iV3aIa
– Official Cricket Namibia (@CricketNamibia1) 3 January 2026
Namibia’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad:
Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelman, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Lauren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicole Lofty-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Jesse Balt, Dylan Leichter, WP Myburgh, Max Hengo.
Travel Reserve: Alexander Voloshenk.
to be continued…