Cricket Namibia yesterday announced the upcoming 50 Over series between Namibia’s national team, the FNB Eagles and the Assam Cricket Association, an Indian state team.

The series will feature five 50 Over matches hosted at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, bringing exciting international cricket action to home soil. This annual tradition of welcoming Indian state teams continues, with Cricket Namibia delighted to host Assam for the first time.

This series marks the first official tournament under newly appointed head coach Craig Williams, ushering in a fresh chapter for Namibian cricket. 

With a mix of experience and emerging talent, there’s great anticipation for what the Eagles will deliver under his leadership.

The team will be led by national captain and allrounder Gerhard Erasmus. The squad makes up a strong blend of seasoned players and young talent, including Michau du Preez and Willem Pieter Myburgh, who will make his debut for the FNB Eagles.

In a statement, CN said that they remain committed to hosting competitive international fixtures that strengthen team development and bring world-class cricket experiences to local fans.

FNB Eagles squad:

Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Zane Green, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ben Shikongo, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Tangeni Lungameni, Jack Brassell, JC Balt, JP Kotzé, Jan- Izak de Villiers, Dylan Leicher, Michau du Preez, PD Blignaut, WP Myburgh

Assam Cricket Association squad:

Denish Das, Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Sibsankar Roy, Parvej Musaraf, Rishav Das, Ruhinandan Pegu, Mrinmoy Dutta, Ayushman Malakar, Akash Sengupta, Rahul Singh, Avinav Choudhury, Darshan Rajbangshi, Bhargab Pratim Lahkar, Saahil Jain, Subham Mandal

Cricket fans are invited to attend the games and support the Eagles as they take on Assam in this action-packed cricket series.