Beaten hands down by the Netherlands on Tuesday and then preparing to face India at the same venue on Thursday could be “overwhelming” for Namibia. But the side is keen on going in to battle with the defending champions with a positive approach. They are also banking on consultant Gary Kirsten’s knowledge of Indian cricket and the Indian conditions. It was during Kirsten’s tenure as head coach when India won the ODI World Cup in 2011. “The nicest thing about having him is the way he communicates and connects with the players,” Erasmus said.

Source: The Telegraph February 11, 2026 04:43 UTC