Namibia have named their young and less experienced 15-man squad for participating in the T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka in February and March of next year. The Namibian side is going to be led by Gerhard Erasmus.
The Namibia Squad Full of Youth and Promise
One thing that stands out with regard to the Namibia side is the number of players with limited involvement in international rugby. As many as five of the players have played in less than 10 international games. Although the team lacks experience, it is well balanced with experienced players like:
Gerhard Erasmus
Jan Nicol
Loftie-Eaton
Zane Green
JJ Smit
Jan Frylinck
Bernard Scholtz
Ruben Trumpelmann
These senior players are expected to guide the younger members through the pressures of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Fast Bowling Attack Led by Jack Brassell
Pace will be led by Jack Brassell, who is just 20 years of age but already has experience in all formats:
- 9 ODIs
- 18 T20s
He will be bowling alongside Ben Shikongo, one of the more experienced fast bowlers Namibia has, having played in the World Cup qualifiers.
Another thrilling addition is Max Heingo, who gained fame during Namibia’s historic victory over South Africa in a T20 International match.
Young Batters to watch in the Namibia squad:
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The batting lineup of Namibia
Louren Steenkamp (28): Top-order batter with a T20I strike rate of 126.85
Jan Balt (22): Middle order batsman with limited but promising exposure
Dylan Leicher (21): Young talent in the middle-order.
Willem Myburgh (25): All rounder with only one ODI under his belt
The traveling reserve player is Alexander Busing-Volschenk, who is a 20-year-old all-rounder that also gives the team depth.
Gary Kirsten Boosts Namibia’s World Cup Preparation
One of the most positive things ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in 2026, is the appointment of Gary Kirsten as part of Namibia’s support staff. In December, Kirsten was named as a consultant coach, and he will now help coach Craig Williams, who is already the head coach. His appointment is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s tactical preparations.
Team Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026
Namibia are faced with a very tough test in group matches having been paired with:
India (hosts)
Pakistan
Netherlands
USA
The group promises high-intensity clashes and valuable exposure for Namibia’s young squad.
Namibia’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Namibia’s squad:
Gerhard Erasmus (capt), Zane Green (wk), Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo
Travelling reserve: Alexander Busing-Volschenk
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