25 Aug, 2026 5:49 AM, Tue
Namibia have named an experienced 16-player squad, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus, for their upcoming home T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Return of Michael van Lingen: Left-handed batter Michael van Lingen, who reversed his retirement last month, is set to return to T20I cricket for the first time since the 2024 T20 World Cup, opening alongside 21-year-old talent Junior Taanyanda.
Coaching Management: Director of Cricket Justin Kemp will assist head coach Craig Williams during the tournament.
Youngsters to Watch: The squad features 18-year-old seamers Max Heingo and Waldo Smith, offspinner Jan Balt, and 21-year-old allrounder Alexander Busing-Volschenk.
Opponents & Next Steps: The seven-match series acts as a precursor to next year's planned Africa T20 Cup. South Africa's experimental squad features Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Kwena Maphaka, while Zimbabwe have yet to announce their touring party.
Namibia Squad
Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Michael van Lingen, Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Alexander Busing-Volschenk, Junior Taanyanda, Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Balt, Waldo Smith.
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 122 | 5117 |
| 2 | Australia | 116 | 3936 |
| 3 | South Africa | 112 | 3357 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 106 | 2762 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 101 | 3349 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 824 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | 801 |
| 3 | V. Kohli | 768 |
| 4 | H.T. Tector | 746 |
| 5 | R.G. Sharma | 746 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.A. Maharaj | 716 |
| 2 | J.R. Hazlewood | 688 |
| 3 | A. Zampa | 686 |
| 4 | Mohammed Siraj | 678 |
| 5 | J.J. Bumrah | 665 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Nabi | 320 |
| 2 | Shakib Al Hasan | 292 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 288 |
| 4 | A. Vala | 248 |
| 5 | Rashid Khan | 239 |
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 124 | 3715 |
| 2 | India | 120 | 3108 |
| 3 | England | 105 | 3151 |
| 4 | South Africa | 103 | 1845 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 96 | 2121 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.S. Williamson | 859 |
| 2 | J.E. Root | 824 |
| 3 | D.J. Mitchell | 768 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | 768 |
| 5 | S.P.D. Smith | 757 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Ashwin | 870 |
| 2 | J.J. Bumrah | 847 |
| 3 | J.R. Hazlewood | 847 |
| 4 | K. Rabada | 834 |
| 5 | P.J. Cummins | 820 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R.A. Jadeja | 444 |
| 2 | R. Ashwin | 322 |
| 3 | Shakib Al Hasan | 310 |
| 4 | J.E. Root | 282 |
| 5 | J.O. Holder | 270 |
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 266 | 14108 |
| 2 | Australia | 256 | 10241 |
| 3 | England | 254 | 9660 |
| 4 | West Indies | 252 | 11604 |
| 5 | South Africa | 251 | 8287 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T.M. Head | 844 |
| 2 | S.A. Yadav | 842 |
| 3 | P.D. Salt | 816 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | 755 |
| 5 | Mohammad Rizwan | 746 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.U. Rashid | 719 |
| 2 | Rashid Khan | 681 |
| 3 | P.W.H. De Silva | 674 |
| 4 | J.R. Hazlewood | 662 |
| 5 | A.J. Hosein | 659 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P.W.H. De Silva | 222 |
| 2 | Mohammad Nabi | 214 |
| 3 | H.H. Pandya | 213 |
| 4 | M.P. Stoinis | 211 |
| 5 | Sikandar Raza | 210 |
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