Scott Edwards Steps Down as Netherlands Captain, Bas De Leede to Take Charge
Bas de Leede takes over as Netherlands captain as the team remains second in League 2 and eyes direct World Cup qualifying.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association announced that Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has stepped down from his role. Fast-bowling all-rounder Bas de Leede will immediately replace him as captain for the remainder of the CWC League 2 tournament.
- Edwards assumed the captaincy in June 2022, leading the Netherlands in 56 ODIs over four years. During his tenure, the wicketkeeper-batter secured 24 wins and oversaw the team's participation in three T20 World Cups and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
- Notable victories under his leadership included defeats of South Africa in Dharamsala and Bangladesh in Kolkata during the 2023 ODI World Cup. Edwards also captained the side in 50 of 86 T20Is he played.
- De Leede praised his predecessor's selflessness, stating, "you're a very special player and I can't wait to lead you on the field." Edwards felt it was the right time to focus on his role as a player.
- The Netherlands currently sits second in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 standings. De Leede will lead the squad in upcoming fixtures against Oman and the UAE, targeting direct entry into the ODI World Cup Qualifiers next year.
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