ICC World Cup 2023: Noah Croes Has Been Replaced by Ryan Klein in CWC Netherlands Squad

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Technical Committee has confirmed that Noah Croes is a replacement for Ryan Klein in the Netherlands’ team. Croes, who has played one ODI, was named as a replacement after Klein was ruled out due to a lower back injury.

India and the Netherlands are set to take on each other on Sunday, 12th November 2023, in Bengaluru. India is at the top of the points table and secured their place in the semifinals. Netherlands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, battling for qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The Netherlands has introduced a strategic change to their squad. Noah Croes has replaced Ryan Klein. For the last game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against India, they have made one change to their squad.

Noah Croes was chosen as a Replacement for Ryan Klein

Netherlands have roped in batsman Noah Croes as a replacement for bowler Ryan Klein who has been ruled out of the team’s last league against India in Bengaluru. Klein suffered a lower back injury and is set to miss the encounter in Bengaluru.

Croes has played just one ODI for the Netherlands, with his appearance coming in the World Cup qualifier final in July when the 23-year-old managed to score 7 runs against Sri Lanka. While the Netherlands is out of contention for the World Cup semifinal, a victory against India will help them advance to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

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Netherlands Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Noah Croes, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.