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Despite being minnows of world cricket, the Netherlands have produced some outstanding cricketers, who could have done wonders with the help of proper guidance and infrastructure. Key players in Netherlands team are the ones who have the ability of bouncing back after failures, and lifting the morale of their team in time of adversities.
Luuk van Troost, the captain of Netherlands, is one such cricketer. He played his first match against Sri Lanka in September, 2002. After participating in 21 one-dayers, he has become one of the most experienced men in the Netherlands World Cup 2007 squad.
Troost is a clean striker of the cricket ball, and has the ability of building an innings. His competency at bowling medium pacers is an added advantage for his side. He will definitely be one of the key players in Netherlands’ team for the World Cup.
Jeroen Smits is the wicketkeeper and a key player of Netherlands World Cup 2007 team. A tidy ‘keeper with a good pair of hands, he has not been great at batting. Nonetheless, his chirpiness and motivation from behind the wickets can do a world of good for his team.
Another key player for Netherlands team during the ICC World Cup 2007 in West Indies will be Daan van Bunge. An extremely talented all-rounder, Bunge is the youngest member of this national team. Having made his debut in the year 2002, he has played 21 one-day internationals for the Dutch team. An opening batsman and leg-spinner, Bunge’s form will be critical to Netherlands’ chances at the World Cup.
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