The schedule for next season’s ECB Pro40 competition has been released, with The Netherlands starting off with matches at Headingley and Lord’s.
Dutch Pro40 fixtures announced
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Dutch squad for India hit by withdrawals
The A side to visit India at the end of this month has been reduced to 13 after the withdrawals of Nick Statham and Alexei Kervezee.
Some progress, but problems remain for the Dutch
Nearly a year after the adoption of the KNCB’s Strategic Plan, how well have its targets been achieved?
Are the Flying Dutchmen on their way?
The ‘Flying Dutchmen’ and ‘Orange Lions’ are CricketEurope’s preferred nicknames for the Dutch Pro40 team, with the former the clear favourite.
India at Delhi will be a Dutch World Cup highlight
Starting their programme against England in Nagpur, and facing co-hosts India and Bangladesh in New Delhi and Chittagong are among the features of the Dutch schedule in 2011.
Strong Dutch A side picked to tour India
The Netherlands begins its preparation for next year’s World Twenty20 qualifier with a visit to northern India, starting on 26 November.
Stamp issue marks Dutch Twenty20 win
The KNCB has announced the issue of minisheets of stamps commemorating Dutch participation in last June’s World Twenty20 tournament.
Jeroen Smits decides to call it a day
The Netherlands’ popular and successful captain has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 37.
Should the Dutch look abroad?
As the KNCB plans its inaugural season in the ECB Pro40 competition, one question will be whether or not to recruit an overseas player.
Cricket set to return to Zwolle
A small group of enthusiasts has taken the first steps towards starting a new club in the northern Dutch town.
Positive Dutch reaction to World Cup groupings
For coach Peter Drinnen and captain Jeroen Smits, The Netherlands’ draw in the group stage of the 2011 World Cup is full of possibilities.
Dispute over Dutch CEO post breaks into the open
Letters concerning the appointment process reveal deep divisions within the KNCB, with resignations from the Board as interim CEO Jan Zwart’s appointment comes to an end.
CricketEurope launches new Hoofdklasse StatsZone 2005-09
A new cumulative StatsZone presents full statistics for the Dutch Hoofdklasse over the past five seasons.
Dutch Pro40 spot remains a possibility
Contrary to reports in the British press, CricketEurope understands that it’s still on the cards that The Netherlands will play in the new ECB competition.
ECB Pro40 option brings Dutch cricket to a crossroads
If reports that the ECB has offered The Netherlands a spot in its new one-day competition are to be believed, the KNCB leadership faces a challenging but historic possibility.
Dutch failure in Canada points to structural problems
The inability of a weakened Dutch Under 19 side to qualify for their World Cup is an indication of the continuing limitations of the country’s youth cricket.
A year of solid achievement for The Netherlands
World Cup qualification and that Lord’s triumph were the highlights of 2009, but the European summer ends with some questions hanging.
Excelsior ’20 – simply the best
Last week’s victory in the Hoofdklasse final confirmed the Schiedam club as the top side of 2009.
Excelsior and VRA promise a final to savour
Saturday’s Hoofdklasse final at Thurlede seems likely to be a worthy conclusion to this season’s championship.
Dutch record dramatic Under 19 victory
The Netherlands staged a remarkable fightback to defeat Hong Kong by 32 runs on day two of the Under 19 World Cup Qualifier.
Mohammad Shahzad century wins it for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s first ODI century leads to a six wickets win over the Netherlands at Amstelveen.
VRA stutters to victory
The Amsterdam side secured a narrow victory over Quick Haag on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive.
Outright win hangs in the balance as Afghans chase 207
Set to make the highest total of the match in the fourth innings, Afghanistan end the second day on 39 for two after bowling the Dutch out for 132.
Afghanistan stuns the Netherlands
In one of the most thrilling finishes in the history of the Intercontinental Cup, Afghanistan held its nerve to beat the Netherlands by one-wicket.
First-innings points for The Netherlands in Amstelveen
With twenty wickets falling on an eventful first day, the home side led Afghanistan by 74 runs at the close.
For the Dutch, every silver lining has a cloud
The Netherlands’ victory over England seems to have persuaded the ECB to re-admit the Dutch to their one-day competition, but Australia’s selection of Dirk Nannes is a heavy blow.
Why Dutch cricket needs a new broom
The revised advertisement for the KNCB’s CEO post is an improvement on its predecessor, but it still gives rise to serious misgivings, argues Rod Lyall.
CEO advertisement debacle the tip of an iceberg
The KNCB’s embarrassing faux pas over its advertisement for a new CEO points to larger problems in Dutch cricket administration.
KNCB suspends two-day plans for this year
Blaming an overcrowded international programme, the KNCB has confirmed that there will be no inaugural regional two-day competition this season.
Mugsy’s New Hollanders discover Amsterdam
A valued CricketEurope supporter’s Collaroy Plateau side plays in Amstelveen this Friday – in the Continental Clash of Hemispheres!
Success in Jersey keeps Dutch Under-19 dream alive
Now just one step away from a trip to the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, The Netherlands have a good deal to reflect on after their European Championship performance.
VOC and Excelsior move clear at the top
Contrasting innings by Bas Zuiderent and Mark Cleary gave their sides crucial wins over their nearest challengers.
KNCB to restart its quest for a new CEO
A new advertisement will appear next week following the withdrawal from the Bond’s website of the original version.
Allema named to captain Dutch A side
Under-19 skipper Stijn Allema will lead a strong and experienced Dutch squad in the European A championships.
KNCB looks for new CEO – but not very hard
This week’s advertisement for the post of KNCB Director appears designed to discourage applications.
Dutch seize the first-day initiative in Rotterdam
But Canada fight back with three late wickets after having been dismissed for 177.
Depleted Dutch start Intercontinental Cup campaign
Canada are the opponents in Rotterdam this week as The Netherlands gives three players their first-class debut.
Schiferli again the hero as the Dutch beat Canada
Edgar Schiferli turned Saturday’s first ODI around after a magnificent innings of 94 by Man of the Match Rizwan Cheema.
Canada come in search of first Dutch ODI win
The touring Canadians play two ODIs in Amstelveen this weekend, keen to register a first-ever ODI win over their hosts.
VOC beat Quick to go top – just!
Three teams are virtually tied at the top of the Hoofdklasse table after another eventful Sunday.
Quick Haag face VOC in Hoofdklasse match of the day
The leaders travel to Rotterdam for a key top-four battle, while elsewhere the appearance of Johan Myburgh for VRA is a feature of this week’s games.
Dutch domestic programme reshuffled
The visit by Canada later this month has led to changes in the programme for both the Hoofdklasse and the Twenty20 Cup.
Overgangsklasse records for Schewe and Excelsior ’20
Carl Schewe made a record-breaking 237 for Excelsior’s seconds on Sunday as they ran up 420 for four.
Holders HCC to face Hermes in Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals
The draw has been announced for the quarter-finals of this season’s Twenty20 Cup.
Cricket brings Amsterdam’s Indian community together
The third annual India Day in Amstelveen drew a large and enthusiastic crowd from the region’s Indian community.
VRA beat Hermes by the narrowest of margins
The top four Hoofdklasse sides all won on Sunday, but it was a near squeak for VRA Amsterdam at Sportpark Harga.
Rood en Wit lead the way in Women’s Hoofdklasse
At the halfway mark the Haarlem side remain undefeated, but they have yet to face Hermes-DVS or VRA.
Australian tourists help Hermes celebrate
But with a clinic for youth players and a new sponsorship agreement, the Schiedam club also used its Gala Day to look to the future.
Seven teams chase last four T20 quarter-final spots
The final matches in the Rotterdam/Schiedam and Rest of the Netherlands groups take place on Friday evening.
Fourth and eighth suddenly one win apart
The middle of the Hoofdklasse table has an unusually crowded look, even by the standards of this unpredictable competition.