Namibia Captain Criticizes T20 World Cup Organizers Before India Match

Namibia’s cricket captain, Gerhard Erasmus, expressed concerns over the organization’s training schedule ahead of their T20 World Cup match against India. The match, set for Thursday, follows Namibia’s recent day game against the Netherlands.

Niggles with T20 World Cup Training Schedules

Erasmus noted that Namibia’s two training sessions leading up to the match took place during daylight. In contrast, the Indian team benefited from two night training sessions. This discrepancy raises questions, particularly considering Namibia lacks suitable infrastructure for day-night matches.

Key Statements from Gerhard Erasmus

Erasmus remarked, “We haven’t been given a night training session before this game, I don’t know why.” He pointed out that while Canada, another team in the tournament, trained at night alongside India, Namibia received no such opportunity.

• Namibia played a day game against the Netherlands on Monday.
• The team’s last two training sessions were in daylight.
• India trained at night, gaining valuable acclimatization for the upcoming match.

He further elaborated on the challenges, stating, “We haven’t got any (flood) lights in Namibia… it’s probably the challenge for us.” Erasmus acknowledged that the lack of experience with night games could impact the performance of his teammates.

Upcoming Matches for Namibia

Namibia faces critical challenges ahead, having lost their opening match against the Netherlands. Their remaining fixtures in the league include games against the USA and Pakistan, both scheduled to commence at 3 PM.

The outcomes of these matches will be crucial for Namibia’s progress in the T20 World Cup. Erasmus remains focused on navigating the challenges ahead, emphasizing their determination to “rock up and do our Namibian way, which is to fight.”