Scott Edwards has stepped down as Netherlands captain after the conclusion of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series featuring Namibia and Nepal. The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) has named Bas de Leede as the team’s new captain with immediate effect.
The 29-year-old led the Netherlands in 56 One-Day Internationals during his four-year stint as captain, which began in June 2022. Under his leadership, the Dutch side won 24 ODIs. He also captained the team in 50 T20 Internationals.
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Edwards guided the Netherlands to three successive T20 World Cups in 2022, 2024 and 2026. He also led the team at the 2023 ODI World Cup, helping establish the Dutch as one of the strongest associate nations in world cricket.
Even after the captaincy change, the Netherlands remain in a strong position in the World Cup League 2 standings. The team is currently second and is on course to qualify directly for next year’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers.
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New captain Bas de Leede thanked Edwards for everything he has done for the team and praised the impact he had on the players.