NDN Staffer
Windhoek, July 12 — Namibia named on Wednesday the final 14-man squad that will participate in the Under 19 Men’s regional World Cup qualifiers in Tanzania from July 21 to 31.
The squad is:
- Captain: Alexander Busing-Volschenk
- Vice-captain: Gerhard Janse van Rensburg
- Adriaan Louw
- Faf du Plessis
- Franko Bergh
- Hanro Badenhorst
- Hansie de Villiers
- Jack Brussel
- Junior Kariata
- JW Visagie
- Peter Daniel Blignaut
- Ryan Moffet
- Woutie Niehaus
- Zacheo Janse van Vuuren
The president of the Cricket Namibia board, Rudie van Vuuren, in a statement congratulated the team for making it to the qualifiers and emphasized what a special team they are.
“The energy and the commitment you have shown in your team is something very rare. It gives a team that X-factor. You guys have that X-factor. There is incredible talent among you, there is incredible leadership among you,” he said.
Van Vuuren also noted that after the failure of the previous U19 team to make the World Cup, this team has the opportunity to make history.
“This is a team that has the potential to do something very special,” he said. “I believe in you, and I know that you can do it.”
The team will be led by Alexander Busing-Volschenk, who is a talented batsman and bowler. He is joined by a number of other experienced players, including Gerhard Janse van Rensburg, Adriaan Louw, and Faf du Plessis.
The team also has a number of exciting young players, including Jack Brussel, Junior Kariata, and JW Visagie. These players will be looking to make their mark on the international stage and help Namibia qualify for the World Cup.
The qualifiers will be a tough challenge, but Namibia will be confident of their chances. They have a talented squad and a strong work ethic, and they will be determined to make history. – Namibia Daily News
