The Dutch cricketers are eyeing participation in franchise-based T20 cricket as they feel that the way going forward to showcase their skills after the ICC decided to scrap the ODI Super League, a platform they were earlier looking to capitalise by playing against the accomplished cricketing nations.
The Netherlands qualified as the 13th participant in the ODI Super League by winning the final edition of the World Cricket League Championship in 2017. It couldn’t have got any better for them considering they were guaranteed to play 24 ODIs over the three-year course of the competition, with eight bilateral series against full member oppositions.
But it came as a big blow for the Dutch players when the ODI Super League – seen as their only chance to play against higher-ranked teams apart World Cup fixtures – was scrapped, which leaves them with franchise-based cricket as the only way out to play against leading cricketing stars of the world.
The Netherlands came up with noteworthy performances in the last T20 World Cup in Australia, which included a memorable win against South Africa. This opened up opportunities in the T20 league. Colin Ackermann, Max O’Dowd and Paul van Miekelen are currently playing in Bangladesh’s Premier League, while Bas de Lied, Brandon Glover and Fred Klaasen will be on duty at the ILT20 in the United Arab Emirates It’s a schedule.
Max O’Dowd, his T20 cricket top scorer for the Netherlands, plays for his Chattogram Challengers for the BPL. In an interview with Cricbuzz, he expressed disappointment at the end of his ODI Super League, but claimed that from now on another franchise he expects to play in base cricket.
He said: “Of course, having been a big part of Dutch cricket, he is very disappointed that the ODI league has been discontinued. By playing against the best teams in the world, we were able to form a strong group, and I think many young players were able to grow in confidence. You can see we put in a good performance against the best teams,” said O’Dowd, adding that he hopes more Dutch players will play for different franchises. increase.
“Now the boys are playing franchise his cricket all over the world. Myself, Paul van Miekellen, Ackermann play for his BPL and I think other young people play all over the world. he said. “Obviously we have a little more free time now (less matches against full member countries). First of all (we are) very disappointed that the ODI league is over, but the performance we have given our players will allow them to play more franchise cricket and have more opportunities on the big stages. I hope you can.”
O’Dowd believes playing for the BPL will help him grow as a cricketer. Because he can gain experience playing in different situations and conditions. “Of course, playing for Chattogram and being selected has been a great experience so far and the passion that the Bangladeshi fans have is something I have rarely seen and being a part of Chattogram is a wonderful experience. One thing is amazing.I think playing in Bangladesh under conditions and conditions will help you grow a lot as a cricketer.Playing against the best players in the world in different conditions will help you improve. It’s the way to go and I can’t wait to continue and hopefully have more opportunities in the future.”
Sylhet Strikers’ Colin Ackerman, who had a good time with the bat in the T20 World Cup, echoed the O’Dowd’s sentiments.
“I think it’s a pity that ICC have decided to scrap the ODI Super League because it was a great initiative for the small associate nations to play against some of the best teams in the world and get a decent account of ourselves. On many occasions and in a couple of games we were very competitive and we could have won couple of more games,” said Ackerman.
“Netherlands’ players participating in franchise cricket comes down to performance in the World Cup and we played decent couple of games and against some big teams in T20 World Cup in Australia and there are currently six Dutch players playing in franchise cricket – three in BPL and three in ILT20 – and it shows that if you perform in the World Stage you get recognized in franchise cricket,” he said.
“I suppose the way I can grow as a cricketer, obviously is getting exposed to different conditions and different bowling. So you have to think quickly and adapt to the situation. The best players in the world can adapt their game to any situation and find ways to make a big impact on the game. I think the biggest learning curve for me so far has been the changing conditions between day and night. For example, the ball spins a little more during the day and slides more at night. So I think you can get what you need in this situation (it will help me),” he said.
Pace His bowler van Meekeren said the BPL’s looking forward to playing some competitive games by playing for the Khulna Tigers. “There are currently six Dutch players playing in franchise leagues around the world. Considering it’s rainy and cold in Holland, apart from the occasional playing time, it’s certainly encouraging,” van Meekeren said. says. “The new conditions and being patted on the back with some of the best T20 players in the world will definitely help the player’s development and these experiences will strengthen the national team. I hope it shows up.”
For the time being, joining franchise-based cricket seems to be the only way for Dutch cricketers to play against major stars and gain knowledge and experience. However, franchise-based tournaments can help you adapt to the demands of T20 cricket and its ever-changing conditions.