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Netherlands
Mon, February 21 2011
Preview: Netherlands look to avoid minnow bashing against England
By Jamie Alter
On paper, England outweigh Netherlands in every department – Netherlands coach Peter Drinen has admitted his team lacks the knowledge of 50-over cricket – and the signs are ominous. This is despite England’s shaky position.
Sat, February 19 2011
Netherlands keen to prove ICC cricket chiefs wrong
The Dutch will be able to call on first-hand knowledge of their opponents as all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate (Essex) and batsman Alexei Kervezee (Worcestershire) are both currently playing for English county clubs. They also have Australia-born Tom Cooper, who plays first-class cricket for South Australia, in their squad.
Tue, February 15 2011
Ireland, Netherlands pull off surprise wins
Andre Botha turned in a fine all-round performance as Ireland sprang a surprise beating Zimbabwe by four wickets in a World Cup warm-up match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Tuesday.
Sun, February 13 2011
Outsiders rage against trimming World Cup to 10-team contest
Ireland's stunning defeat of Pakistan in 2007 and Kenya's run to the 2003 semi-finals sent shockwaves through the World Cup.
Wed, February 09 2011
Netherlands look to surprise big teams
The Netherlands are hoping luck, obscurity and good preparation will help them spring a surprise on bigger teams as they start their fourth World Cup this month.
Fri, February 04 2011
Dutch skipper Borren eyes new shock
27-year-old all-rounder Peter Borren, who played for New Zealand at under-19 level alongside the likes of Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor, made his one-day international debut for the Dutch in 2006 against Sri Lanka.
Thu, March 06 2014
Big-hitting Ten Doeschate carries Dutch hopes
The Netherlands enter their fourth World Cup buoyed by some famous wins in the past two years and a powerful batting line-up as they seek to battle past the first round for the first time. The Dutch competed in 1996, 2003 and 2007 but have never beaten an ICC full member country at the 50-over showpiece, although they boast wins over Namibia and Scotland.