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Netherlands News 2007
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Realism, or a counsel of despair?
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The decision to permit artificial outfields in the Hoofdklasse may have unintended consequences.
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KNCB Board remains positive
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Plans to expand Dutch cricket keep the criticism muted, but many questions remain.
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Peter Drinnen 'new Dutch coach'
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After weeks of speculation, there are reports that the former Scottish coach is about to be appointed.
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Dutch 2008 programme begins to firm up
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Intercontinental Cup dates confirmed, European Championships central - but where are the ODIs?
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Hoofdklasse coaches strut their stuff back home
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But not everyone is enjoying equal success in the Southern Hemisphere summer.
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Adeel Raja tests positive for finasteride
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The Dutch international spinner has received a two-year suspension after testing positive at this year's Hoofdklasse final.
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KNCB looking for growth
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Generating new clubs outside the 'Randstad' is part of plans for expanding cricket's Dutch base.
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Amstelveen groundsman departs
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An internal restructuring causes the departure of VRA groundsman Paul Polak.
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An artificial outfield in the Hoofdklasse?
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HBS Den Haag is seeking approval to play on an artificial surface next season.
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New light on the Dutch debate
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Papers for the KNCB December general meeting give new insight into the Bond's problems.
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European tournament venue under threat
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Local authority plans and the Kon. UD club's decline as a cricket force combine to threaten Deventer's turf pitches.
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Plans on course for new Dutch turf pitches
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Excelsior Schiedam and Voorburg expect to be playing on turf in 2009.
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Problems on several fronts for KNCB
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Resignation of the Youth Committee signals mounting concern over Board's performance.
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Schiferli wins Hoofdklasse poll
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CricketEurope's readers have voted Quick Haag's Edgar Schiferli as Hoofdklasse Player of the Year.
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Ten Doeschate extends Essex contract
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The Dutch international's county contract will now run until September 2010.
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Plenty of interest in Dutch coaching position
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There were more than thirty applicants for the KNCB's national coaching job.
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Dutch Select squad set for Indian tour
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A combined Dutch side leaves on Friday for a seven-match tour of India.
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VRA make it three in a row
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VRA Amsterdam won a tense Hoofdklasse final on Saturday, defeating Voorburg by 20 runs.
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Inaugural Hoofdklasse final a match to savour
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Surprise qualifiers Voorburg take on champions VRA Amsterdam in Amstelveen on Saturday.
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So where are we now?
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Rod Lyall revisits the proposals he made a year ago for the development of Dutch cricket.
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De Leede and Murray will grace Final stage
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Two of the finest current Hoofdklasse players will be opposed in next weekend's final.
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Ssh … don't mention the cricket!
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Last weekend's Hoofdklasse semi-finals drew a disappointing response from the Dutch press.
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Voorburg make no mistake in Rotterdam reprise
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A four-wicket win over VOC Rotterdam on Sunday took Voorburg into the inaugural Hoofdklasse final.
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Doherty hat-trick earns VOC a tie
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Scores level, three wickets in hand, one over to go, and Voorburg are deprived by Aussie coach's hat-trick!
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VRA, VOC look to make most of home advantage
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This week's Hoofdklasse semi-finals promise two epic battles for a place in the final.
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Dutch advertise for new national coach
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The KNCB has released its long-awaited advertisement for the national coaching job.
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Statistics against Hoofdklasse final venue
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The evidence of the regular season is that ACC's Amstelveen ground gives bowlers an unreasonable advantage.
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Voorburg clinch semi-final place
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Victory over rivals Hermes-DVS takes Voorburg to Hoofdklasse play-offs, while Quick make it despite losing to VVV.
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So it all goes down to the wire
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Everything turns on this week's final round of matches in the Hoofdklasse.
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Semi-final places in Hoofdklasse remain undecided
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With the sides chasing third and fourth all winning, the final round of matches will be decisive.
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Schiferli and Cann reprimanded by ICC
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Both players receive official reprimands following an incident in the recent Intercontinental Cup match between The Netherlands and Bermuda.
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Dutch too strong for Bermuda again
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The home side won the first ODI in Rotterdam by 172 runs on Saturday.
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Ten Doeschate in for Bermuda ODIs
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Bermuda will look to redeem their tour in the two ODIs in Rotterdam this weekend.
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Voorburg, Hermes in battle for play-off spot
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But Excelsior '20 could still slip past both in the season's final two weeks.
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Speculation over Dutch coaching position
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Might a duarchy of Cantrell and Lubbers be the KNCB's longer-term solution?
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Dutch complete innings win
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The Netherlands bowled Bermuda out for 183 an hour after lunch to lead the Intercontinental Cup table.
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Bermuda face a long, hard haul
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The Netherlands end the second day with a 176-run lead and three Bermudians back in the pavilion.
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Drama reigns in Amstelveen
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ACC and VVV suffer sickening losses as Quick Haag and VRA come back from the dead.
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The Netherlands take charge in Amstelveen
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A one-sided first day sees the Dutch on the brink of taking first-innings points.
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Quick Haag take inaugural Twenty20 Cup
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Favourites Quick Haag proved too strong for hosts Hermes-DVS in Schiedam on Saturday.
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Last-chance saloon opens for business
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For some Hoofdklasse sides, another defeat will end hopes of reaching the play-offs.
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Twenty20 finals promise plenty of action
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The first-ever Nachenius Tjeenk Twenty20 Cup reaches its climax in Schiedam on Saturday.
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VVV keeper charged with striking opponent
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A disputed decision has resulted in a Level 4 charge against wicketkeeper Baber Bhatti.
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Dutch squad stronger for Bermuda clash
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Home advantage includes team selection in this year's Intercontinental Cup.
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Records tumble as South Africa complete whitewash
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South Africa win the final women's ODI in Deventer by a margin of 199 runs.
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Quick falter as HCC renew title challenge
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VRA, VOC and Voorburg all win as the play-off race gathers speed.
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Netherlands slump to innings defeat
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Scotland's seamers spearhead a comfortable victory after McCallum hits a fine 181.
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Scotland on top in Aberdeen
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A record-breaking stand between Watson and McCallum gave the home side first-innings points on Friday.
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South African women just too strong
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The Second ODI in Utrecht on Saturday gave the tourists an overwhelming 174-run victory.
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Top sides' reserves face acid test
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International duties may again be a factor in this week's Hoofdklasse matches.
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Dutch women slide to Test defeat
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A remarkable last day sees The Netherlands dismissed for 50 by South Africa.
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Szwarczynski to miss Aberdeen match
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A broken hand has forced Eric Szwarczynski out of the Dutch side to face Scotland.
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Women's Test starts late
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Terblanche half century steers South Africa to 157-5 on the opening day against The Netherlands.
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Five changes in Dutch squad for Aberdeen
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Availability problems give Schoonheim, Mol and Kohli their chance.
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South Africa and Netherlands make women�s history
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A new chapter will be added to women�s cricket history when the two meet in a four-day Test in Rotterdam.
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Abandoned Eerste Klasse match to be replayed
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The KNCB board has ruled that HCC 2 and Hermes-DVS 2 must be replayed.
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Netherlands Under-19s hit by administrative error
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Twins Graeme and Chris Davey had to miss the opening game in their tournament after eligibility fuss.
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Wins for bottom three keep Hoofdklasse battle tense
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VOC and Quick both won on Sunday, but VRA lost to HCC.
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Now the pressure builds on Quick
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Quick Haag need to beat Hermes this Sunday to hold onto their top-four place.
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A call to arms in Dutch cricket
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The KNCB board was the subject of scathing criticism in an article published last week.
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Tim de Leede to be honoured
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A special match in Den Haag this Saturday will pay tribute to ex-international's long career.
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Hoofdklasse result stands as HCC appeal fails
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An attempt by HCC to have their defeat by Voorburg struck off has been rejected.
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Voorburg move into third spot
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But bottom side ACC produced Sunday's Hoofdklasse shock of the day.
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Optiver to back Dutch India tour
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As part of a possible longer-term agreement, Dutch trading house funds a two-week tour in September.
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Pressure continues to build for play-off contenders
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Another round of close matches is in prospect in the Hoofdklasse this Sunday.
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How did the Dutch lose this one?
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Ireland win by one run as Netherlands throw away what appeared to be an easy victory.
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Smits downbeat after heavy loss
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Netherlands captain Jeroen Smits reflects on a heavy defeat to West Indies.
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West Indies steamroller the Dutch
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The West Indies defeated The Netherlands by 10 wickets in the opening match of the quadrangular tournament in Dublin.
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Last-over wins for VRA and VOC
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HCC end their losing streak, but Hoofdklasse leaders keep up the pressure on the chasing pack.
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VRA reach Twenty20 semi-final
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By winning Friday's rescheduled regional final, VRA Amsterdam go through.
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Top four clash in Hoofdklasse
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The current top four sides face each other in this Sunday's Hoofdklasse fixtures.
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Zuiderent, ten Doeschate in for Ireland series
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The Dutch squad for next week's quadrangular tournament is largely unchanged from that which played in Canada.
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Looking good and getting better
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The Netherlands' rising star Peter Borren talks about the team's achievements and prospects.
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New rules give problems for KNCB
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Implementation of disciplinary guidelines modelled on the ICC's has not been straightforward.
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Canada v Netherlands: 2nd ODI washed out
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On and off rain throughout the day led to the abandonment of the second ODI.
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Canada v Netherlands: First ODI
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Borren powers Dutch to a 117-run victory as they dominate Canada.
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A big week for international contenders
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Matches in Canada and Scotland will help to determine the future shape of the Dutch squad.
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VOC down VRA with last-ball win
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VOC Rotterdam closed the gap at the top of the Hoofdklasse to one game on Sunday.
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Canada v Netherlands: Day 4 Report
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Dutch debutant Panchal spins the Netherlands to a 45 runs Intercontinental Cup win on Canada Day.
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Canada v Netherlands: Day 3 Report
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The match remains evenly poised going into the final day after the Dutch second innings recovers from a poor start.
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Dutch Twenty20 finals day takes shape
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The draw has been made for the national finals of the Nachenius Tjeenk Twenty20 Cup.
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Canada v Netherlands: Day 2 Report
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The lower order batsmen boost Canada to a 40 runs first innings lead in the Intercontinental Cup match.
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Dutch squad absences pose Hoofdklasse questions
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For the first time, Hoofdklasse clubs will take the field this week without their national representatives.
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Canada v Netherlands: Day 1 Report
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Bukhari gives the Netherlands control of the Intercontinental Cup match in King City.
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HCC to contest Voorburg defeat
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HCC will lodge an appeal against the outcome of their Hoofdklasse match at Voorburg last Sunday.
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Voorburg beat the rain, but HCC are the losers
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Only one of Sunday's Hoofdklasse matches could be completed.
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Hermes, Quick Haag and Rood en Wit go through
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Three regional finals in the Nachenius Tjeenk Twenty20 Cup beat the weather on Friday evening.
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Eight teams chase first Twenty20 title
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Friday night is regional finals night in the Nachenius Tjeenk Twenty20 Cup.
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It's tough in mid-table �
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� and most Hoofdklasse teams are still in with a chance as the long run-in begins.
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Panchal a surprise choice for Canada game
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Indian-born leg-spinner replaces Muhammad Kashif in Dutch squad for next week's match.
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Kashif out of Canada visit
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Off-spinner Muhammad Kashif has withdrawn from the Dutch squad because of a family bereavement.
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VOC go second as HCC and Quick lose
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VOC's win over HCC takes them into second spot at the halfway stage in the Hoofdklasse.
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Comfortable win for Netherlands A
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A not-out 83 from Tom de Grooth seals a Dutch A victory over Denmark.
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Pressure building on HCC
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After three straight defeats, the Den Haag side have slipped to fourth in the Hoofdklasse.
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Battle for promotion a four-way contest
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Four teams lead the way as the Dutch Eerste Klasse approaches the halfway mark.
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Last Twenty20 final place at stake
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Seven of the eight regional finalists are already known, but in Den Haag one place is still up for grabs.
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Unofficial, but nonetheless crucial
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Denmark's two matches against Dutch representative sides this weekend raise interesting questions.
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Dutch squad for Canada announced
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Mudassar Bukhari and Atse Buurman come into a senior side which contains few surprises.
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Another Hoofdklasse tie, but VRA too strong for Quick
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The season's third tie and Quick's defeat by leaders VRA were the highlights of Sunday's Hoofdklasse games.
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Now Quick face Amstelveen test
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Another top-of-the-table contest is top of the bill in this week's Hoofdklasse matches.
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Weather threatens crucial Twenty20 round
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With the Dutch Twenty20 competition at a crucial stage, the weather may take a hand on Friday.
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Bakker names sides to face Denmark
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Netherlands A and a KNCB Invitation XI take on Denmark in Utrecht next week.
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Quick Haag go second as HCC falter
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Excelsior's Mark Cleary was the star of Sunday's Hoofdklasse matches.
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HK final decision annoys top clubs
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The allocation of the Hoofdklasse final to ACC is proving controversial.
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Play-off battle begins to heat up
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With a third of the programme completed, the Hoofdklasse enters a crucial phase.
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Twenty20 finals places up for grabs
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The first regional finals slots could already be settled this week in the Dutch competition.
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Hermes, ACC to host Dutch finals
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Schiedam will be the venue for the national Twenty20 finals, with the Hoofdklasse final in Amsterdam.
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Only VRA and VOC beat the rain
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Three games were rained off on a miserable Monday holiday in The Netherlands.
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VRA back on top after beating HCC
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A second successive century from Shane Deitz could not prevent a VRA victory.
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Pentecost weekend promises more excitement
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HCC visit VRA in the top fixture of a double weekend in the Hoofdklasse.
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Full steam ahead for Dutch Twenty20 competition
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Friday evening sees a full round of matches in the KNCB's new tournament.
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Dutch name squad for summer
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National coach Paul-Jan Bakker names a 27-man training squad.
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HCC go top as VRA lose again at Hermes
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The first-ever D/L results in the Hoofdklasse on a day of rain, thrills and controversy.
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More Hoofdklasse excitement in prospect
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There are again some interesting match-ups in Sunday's Hoofdklasse fixtures.
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HCC win another thriller, but VRA stay top
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The Ascension Day programme produced more Hoofdklasse drama on Thursday.
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Close encounters on Ascension Day
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Thursday's holiday Hoofdklasse programme offers key games at both top and bottom.
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Dutch next to face Zimbabwe dilemma?
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After Australia's cancellation, The Netherlands' possible visit to Zimbabwe in October comes under scrutiny.
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Bowlers dominate in Hoofdklasse
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Amsterdam sides VRA and VVV head the table after two rounds of matches.
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Nachenius Tjeenk to back Dutch Twenty20 Cup
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The KNCB's main sponsor will also support the new national tournament.
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Stelling quits first-class cricket
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But South African-born Dutch seamer Billy Stelling will still be available for ODIs.
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Tie in Den Haag gives Hoofdklasse a thrilling start
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Big wins for VRA and Quick Haag, but HCC and Voorburg steal the opening day.
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European Academy effect on show in Amsterdam
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The Dutch A side beat the under-19 squad by 124 runs in a practice match on Friday.
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Quick and Excelsior top Hoofdklasse opening bill
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Play-off contenders Quick Haag and Excelsior '20 Schiedam face each other in a key game on Sunday.
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Amsterdam Cricket School thrives in the sun
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39 young Dutch cricketers have spent this week developing their skills.
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Dutch clubs complete final rehearsals
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A final weekend of warm-up games before the Hoofdklasse competition gets under way.
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Top two among the favourites, but . . .
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Despite some key losses, Hoofdklasse champions VRA and challengers VOC will again be strong this year.
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Van der Heijde, Murray star with bat
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A summary of last weekend's warm-up matches for Hoofdklasse sides.
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Dutch A squad for Guernsey named
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The Flamingo's-Dutch A side to play in Guernsey next month has been selected.
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Bakker named as new Dutch coach
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Former Hampshire seamer Paul Jan Bakker will take over coaching the Dutch national side for the duration of this summer.
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Hague clubs look to maintain their challenge
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HCC and HBS Den Haag will want to go one stage further in the new-look Hoofdklasse.
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Ducking under the bouncers
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The KNCB's new man in charge of the national squads faces a challenging period.
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Excelsior and Quick Haag eye play-offs
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Fifth and sixth last season, Quick Haag and Excelsior Schiedam will be among the Hoofdklasse's strongest sides.
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Manager Mulder joins the exodus
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Long-serving Dutch team manager Hans Mulder has resigned.
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Pont the next to go
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The KNCB parts company with its part-time specialist bowling coach.
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Van Bunge drops out of international picture
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Dutch international batsman Daan van Bunge will not be available for the national side this season.
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Looking to the younger brigade
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Hermes-DVS and Voorburg will need their promising youngsters to play a greater role this season.
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Draw made for Dutch Twenty20 Cup
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The first-ever national Twenty20 competition in The Netherlands begins in May, with finals on 11 August.
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Cantrell calls it a day
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The KNCB has announced that Peter Cantrell will not be renewing his contract as national coach.
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New-look KNCB board faces its constituents
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The KNCB's general meeting reviews a 'disappointing' financial year and other sources of concern.
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Amsterdam neighbours face Hoofdklasse challenge
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Promoted ACC and nearby VVV have contrasting solutions to the problem of survival in the Hoofdklasse.
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Van Troost not disconsolate after World Cup
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Despite his own disappointments, skipper Luuk van Troost remains positive over the development of Dutch cricket.
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Match report: Netherlands v Scotland
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The Dutch side puts up a commanding performance in its final group game.
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Much to play for as Dutch take on Scotland
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Associates sides are evenly matched for Thursday's encounter.
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Match report: The Netherlands v Australia
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An improved effort, but The Netherlands still lose by 229 runs.
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Pick yourself up, dust yourself off�
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The Netherlands must come back from Friday's defeat with renewed determination.
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Match report: The Netherlands v South Africa
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South Africa steamrollered a hard-working Dutch side in Basseterre on Friday.
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Dutch ponder the options for South Africa clash
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The Netherlands prepare to take on the world No 1 as they open their World Cup campaign.
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Match Report: Kenya v Netherlands
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Five wickets for Steve Tikolo as The Netherlands run chase falls just short.
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Match Report: India v Netherlands
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India's spin attack tears The Netherlands' batting apart in Jamaica.
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Kenyan challenge faces The Netherlands
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After yesterday's heavy defeat by India, the Dutch will need to regroup for Thursday's match against Kenya.
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Hoofdklasse programme raises new questions
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The top Dutch clubs will face new problems this season in the new-look Hoofdklasse.
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Dutch all set for the first big test
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Tuesday's warm-up game in Jamaica will be a taste of things to come.
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We're here to beat South Africa not praise them
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Netherlands bowling coach Ian Pont, is upbeat about the first round matches in St Kitts.
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Short straws and long odds in Group A
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For Scotland and The Netherlands, the challenge of St Kitts could hardly be greater.
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Dutch set for the Great Adventure
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The KNCB farewelled its World Cup squad at a reception on Wednesday evening.
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ten Doeschate holds the key
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Ryan ten Doeschate could upset both Australia and South Africa in the World Cup according to Essex and Netherlands bowling coach, Ian Pont.
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Two more Dutch grounds to get grass wickets
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Excelsior Schiedam and Voorburg aim to lay grass squares before 2008 season.
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Netherlands A to take on Guernsey
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The Dutch A side will play three matches against the island at the end of May.
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Dutch squad for World Cup named
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Dutch national coach Peter Cantrell has named an unchanged squad for the World Cup.
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VRA goes Danish
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VRA Amsterdam will kick off their season with fixtures against Danish champions Svanholm and the Danish national team.
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Southern summer brings mixed fortunes for Hoofdklasse coaches
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Five former coaches in the Hoofdklasse have been involved in international cricket this winter.
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Netherlands faces challenge of change
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Forthcoming discussions between the KNCB and its leading clubs should lead to proposals for far-reaching changes in domestic competition, argues Rod Lyall.
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A long way to go
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The Dutch tour to South Africa had its successes, but raised some serious questions as well.
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New look for 2007 Hoofdklasse
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Play-offs and the introduction of Duckworth/Lewis will give the Dutch competition a new face next season.
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Dutch take tri-series in a Benoni nail-biter
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A thrilling last-over win over Canada on Friday gave The Netherlands the tri-series in South Africa.
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Bermuda end tri-series on a high
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Bermuda gain their first win in the final match of the competition, bowling The Netherlands out for 91.
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Easy win over Bermuda gives Dutch the edge
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The Netherlands beat Bermuda by eight wickets, and take a bonus point for their superior run-rate.
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Dutch open tri-series with a win
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The Netherlands beat Canada in Potchefstroom in the opening match of the tri-series in South Africa.
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Player of the Year nominations
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There are four nominations in CricketEurope's poll for Dutch Player of 2006.
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Experience tells in Pretoria
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The Dutch mission in South Africa got off to a disappointing start, but there are lesson to be learned.
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Pretoria weather the stuff of nightmares
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The Dutch campaign in South Africa got away to a frustrating start, with their warm-up game falling victim to the weather.
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High stakes on the High Veldt
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The Netherlands need two outright wins in South Africa to reach the Intercontinental Cup final.
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More young Dutch players gain development opportunity
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A work placement in India awaits three talented young Dutch cricketers.
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Dutch name youth squads
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There are few surprises in the junior winter training squads announced by the KNCB.
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A Kiwi perspective on Dutch cricket
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VRA captain Darrin Murray talks about his experience of Dutch cricket and prospects for the future.
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Double operation blow for Reekers and Netherlands
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The Dutch allrounder is out of his country�s South African trip with serious ankle problems.
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New-look KNCB gets to work
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The restructured Dutch Board was approved at Tuesday�s special general meeting.
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Working from the ground up
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KNCB�s new chairman, Marc Asselbergs, talks about his vision for the future of Dutch cricket.
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Next Dutch under 19s gain experience
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A look at the young Dutch players vying for a place in the 2008 Under 19 World Cup.
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Kervezee signs for Worcestershire
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17-year-old Dutch international Alexei Kervezee will join Worcestershire next season on a two-year contract.
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Looking beyond the World Cup
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The first of two articles on the younger brigade in Dutch cricket considers the possible shape of the national squad once the World Cup is over.
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KNCB appoints new Director
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The Dutch governing body has announced the appointment of 53-year-old Maarten Westermann as its Director.
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Dutch announce squad for South Africa
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Seamer Mark Jonkman is set to win his first full cap in a largely unchanged Dutch side to take on Bermuda and Canada.
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A tough battle all the way
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The 2006 Hoofdklasse season turned out to be much closer than many people expected it to be.
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An Action Plan for Dutch Cricket
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Rod Lyall proposes a ten-point plan to enable the KNCB and its member clubs to raise their game and ensure that The Netherlands remains among the non-Test elite.
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Dighton, Cleary top Hoofdklasse averages
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Australian coaches Michael Dighton (VOC) and Mark Cleary (Excelsior) finished top of this season's batting and bowling averages.
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Rood en Wit lose battle against relegation
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Rood en Wit's defeat by Excelsior on Sunday sends them back to the Eerste Klasse.
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VRA Amsterdam crowned Hoofdklasse champions
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But for Rood en Wit and VVV the relegation battle is not yet over.
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Hoofdklasse reaches endgame
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This weekend's three matches should decide both championship and relegation questions.
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All still to play for at both ends of Hoofdklasse
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With one more round to play, championship and relegation issues are still not quite decided.
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An epic day of contrasting fortunes
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The issues at the top and bottom of the Hoofdklasse table remained unresolved on Saturday.
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Double weekend should bring Hoodfklasse outcomes closer
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But with the weather showing little sign of improvement, the battles at top and bottom remain too close for comfort.
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Ireland stifle Dutch challenge
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Ireland defeated The Netherlands by 78 runs in the first Women's ODI at Rathmines on Tuesday.
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Abandoned match referred to disciplinary committee
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The KNCB's disciplinary committee will consider the abandoned VOC-HBS match this Thursday.
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HCC pull off Great Escape
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At 35 for six HCC seemed doomed to defeat on Saturday, but they came back to defeat Hermes.
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Sunday's Hoofdklasse washed out again
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With all five matches abandoned, the Hoofdklasse programme will be extended into September.
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A sad day for Dutch cricket
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VOC's match against HBS was abandoned amid confusion and mutual recriminations on Saturday.
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Double weekend for VOC as they chase VRA
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VOC and HCC must win this weekend if they are to maintain their challenge, but the weather seems likely to take a hand.
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Good news and bad for the Dutch squad
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For some Dutch players preparing for the World Cup a ticket to the winter training camp; for others the dream is over.
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No change at the top of the Hoofdklasse
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VRA, VOC and HCC all won in Sunday's Hoofdklasse matches as the run in commences.
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Voorburg beat Excelsior and the weather
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Only one game was completed in Saturday's three-match programme of replays, with VCC beating Excelsior by one wicket.
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Rain again the enemy in double weekend
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With a pessimistic weather forecast, Hoofdklasse sides face an uncertain weekend as the competition resumes.
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Top sides win again, despite the weather
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Despite interruptions for rain three of the top four Hoofdklasse sides won again on Sunday.
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Tricky games for top Hoofdklasse sides
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The four leading Hoofdklasse sides are all away from home in this week's matches.
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VRA edge further ahead as VOC lose
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With VOC losing to HBS, VRA Amsterdam come out on top after a big double weekend.
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VRA and VOC go two games clear
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Leaders VRA and VOC both had comfortable wins on Saturday, but Quick Haag lost to VVV Amsterdam.
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Hoofdklasse leaders face sweltering double weekend
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VRA's match against Quick Haag on Sunday is the pick of this weekend's eight matches.
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VRA, VOC both win as Quick emerge as challengers
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With HCC defeated by Quick Haag and HBS also losing, VRA and VOC continued on their winning way in Sunday's Hoofdklasse matches.
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Top Hoofdklasse sides face consistency test
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Relegation battle in Amstelveen on Sunday as all four leading sides take on theoretically weaker opposition.
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VRA beat VOC to return to the top
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VRA's thrilling win against leaders VOC puts them back on top, but HCC keep up the pressure - just.
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Time for the Dutch to take stock
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Last week�s ODIs against Sri Lanka provide a measure of progress for a Dutch squad preparing itself for the ultimate test: next year�s World Cup.
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HCC win at Voorburg, but HBS lose in Schiedam
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Excelsior '20 make 346 for three to defeat HBS in Saturday's replayed matches, while HCC beat Voorburg.
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A day with the Dutch
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Tim Brooks took a day trip to Amsterdam to watch The Netherlands play Sri Lanka.
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VRA at home to leaders VOC in key Hoofdklasse clash
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It's a double weekend for many Hoofdklasse clubs, but the game of the week pits VRA against VOC in Amstelveen.
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Sri Lanka made to work for their second victory
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Sri Lanka won the second Nachenius Tjeenk ODI in Amstelveen today, but the Dutch showed further signs of improvement.
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Dutch register big improvement in Amstelveen
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The Netherlands did well to restrict Sri Lanka to 313 for eight in their second Nachenius Tjeenk ODI.
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Sri Lanka win easily but The Netherlands fight hard
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Sri Lanka's world-record score sees them home in today's ODI in Amstelveen, despite a spirited performance by the Dutch batsmen.
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Sri Lanka set world record total in Amstelveen
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Jayasuriya and Dilshan make centuries as Sri Lanka achieve highest-ever ODI total.
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VOC stay top but VRA and HBS maintain the pressure
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Leaders VOC had an eight-wicket win over HCC, but with challengers VRA and HBS also winning the Hoofdklasse race remains open.
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Dutch face tough assignment against Sri Lanka
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On the back of their five-nil victory against England, Sri Lanka take on The Netherlands in two ODIs in Amstelveen.
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Kervezee set to make ODI debut at 16
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At sixteen Alexei Kervezee may be about to become one of the youngest internationals of all time.
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VOC host HCC in game of the day
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Hoofdklasse title leaders VOC Rotterdam take on HCC on Sunday, while VRA Amsterdam face Excelsior in Schiedam.
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No surprises in squad for Sri Lanka ODIs
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Peter Cantrell has named his thirteen-man squad for the two ODIs against Sri Lanka in Amstelveen this week.
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A fine win for The Netherlands in Rotterdam
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The Dutch side defeated MCC by 53 runs in Rotterdam today in the final game of the four-match tour.
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Solid Dutch batting performance sets MCC a challenge
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The Netherlands makes 265 for nine against MCC in Rotterdam.
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Medium Fast Forward to the Future
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Dutch governing body votes for far-reaching structural changes.
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MCC win again, but Netherlands A on the up
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Despite losing to the MCC tourists by 73 runs, a young Dutch A side showed encouraging signs of improvement in Utrecht.
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Dutch youth side gets a cricket lesson
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The MCC team defeats The Netherlands Under-23 side by 152 runs in Deventer.
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Hoofdklasse programme wiped out as the rain wins
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All five matches in the Hoofdklasse fell victim to the weather this Sunday.
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VOC have pole position as the run in begins
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VOC Rotterdam hold a slim advantage as the Hoofdklasse season enters its latter half.
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Schiferli injury disrupts Dutch preparations
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A serious knee injury will keep opening bowler Edgar Schiferli out of the matches against MCC and Sri Lanka.
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Mixture as before as Dutch prepare to face MCC
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Little change in Dutch senior sides that will take on the MCC tourists next week.
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VOC take top spot as VRA fall to HCC
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Rotterdam club VOC are on top of the Hoofdklasse table with both VRA and HBS losing key games.
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Little time to reflect
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As The Netherlands prepare for the upcoming MCC and Sri Lanka matches, Rod Lyall analyses the recent games against Denmark.
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VRA visit HCC in key Hoofdklasse clash
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With four teams bunched at the top of the table, VRA face challengers HCC in Den Haag this Sunday.
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Chris Cairns tops the bill for MCC tour
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Former New Zealand international Chris Cairns will feature in the MCC side to tour The Netherlands later this month.
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More excitement as HCC lose in final over
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Two more matches in the Hoofdklasse produce great finishes, but VRA are the beneficiaries.
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Derby day in Schiedam
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The match between local rivals Excelsior and Hermes is the pick of this week's Hoofdklasse fixtures.
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Dutch too strong for Denmark
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The Netherlands complete their eighth successive victory over their traditional Continental opponents.
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Unbeaten Klokker century sees Denmark home
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Freddie Klokker hits 112 not out as Denmark win by eight wickets in Rotterdam.
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Dutch struggle on a tricky wicket
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The Netherlands A were dismissed for 203 today in their match against Denmark in Rotterdam.
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Tough task for Denmark against The Netherlands
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History and form suggest the Dutch should have the edge in Saturday�s encounter in Utrecht. Rod Lyall looks at the background to this fixture.
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Another final-over decision brings VRA first defeat
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HCC join the champions at the top of the table in an exciting Pentecost programme.
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VOC wins thriller, HCC leads chase of VRA
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Voorburg fail by three runs in chasing VOC's total of 256 for five.
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Set fair for a double Dutch weekend
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A busy Hoofdklasse weekend is in prospect, with a full round on Monday's Pentecost holiday.
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Szwarczynski added to Netherlands squad
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Eric Szwarczynski has been included in the Dutch side to meet Denmark on 10 June.
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Poor weather lingers, but VRA march on
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Three Hoofdklasse games were played on Sunday, with VRA, HCC and Hermes the winners.
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Dutch squads named
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National coach Peter Cantrell has named his squads for the two matches against Denmark on 9 and 10 June.
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Topsy-turvy form amidst the showers
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With the weather partly to blame, many Hoofdklasse sides have yet to settle into a steady pattern.
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Hoofdklasse programme disrupted again
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But HBS and HCC defy the weather to register valuable victories.
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Weather may again take a hand
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A wet Ascension Day threatens to disrupt Thursday's Hoofdklasse programme.
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VRA go clear at the top
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VRA Amsterdam defeat rivals VOC, while Quick Haag and Hermes also win in a rain-affected programme.
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Bringing Jenner to Joost
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Bert Kroesen wanted his son coached by Terry Jenner - so he brought Jenner to Rotterdam! Rod Lyall reports.
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Weather looms as VOC confront VRA
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With rain in prospect this weekend, disruption to the Hoofdklasse programme is on the cards.
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Hoofklasse battle already heating up
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Title favourites VRA and VOC won again on Sunday, but so did Voorburg.
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Top sides again clash in Hoofdklasse
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It�s another big day in the Dutch Hoofdklasse this Sunday, as last season�s top four are all in action against each other.
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VOC, VRA and HCC stake claims in Hoofdklasse
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Three of last season's top four win as Dutch season gets under way.
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Key games in first Hoofdklasse round
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The Dutch Hoofdklasse kicks off on Sunday with some crucial early-season encounters.
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Signs of improvement in Dutch defeat by Pakistan A
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Batting lends some respectability to the performance as The Netherlands lose by 123 runs.
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Lefebvre stays positive despite opening defeat
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Dutch coach reacts to The Netherlands' defeat by India A in Abu Dhabi.
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Dutch face strong A sides in Abu Dhabi
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India and Pakistan have selected strong squads to contest this week's Eurasia Cup.
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Dutch drugs cases decided
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The appeals of two Hoofdklasse players against their suspensions have been decided.
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Little change at top of Hoofdklasse?
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Rod Lyall concludes his series of previews of the coming season by looking at the two top sides of the past decade.
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A snake in the (artificial) grass?
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Rod Lyall considers a worrying trend that could threaten Dutch cricket's development.
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Dutch to take young A squad to Abu Dhabi
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Working at very short notice, the Dutch selectors have assembled a reasonably strong, but largely inexperienced, A team for the Eurasia Cup tournament in Abu Dhabi later this month.
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Times a-changin� for KNCB
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A general meeting of Dutch governing body has paved the way for major changes in organisational structure.
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Dutch champions call off Copenhagen visit
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Dutch champions VRA have confirmed that, due to the call-up of four players for the national A side to play in the Eurasia Cup, they have to cancel their pre-season visit to Copenhagen.
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Dutch 'almost certain' to take part
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It seems increasingly likely that The Netherlands will be sending an A side to participate in the Eurasia Cup tournament, starting in Abu Dhabi on 22 April.
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Hoofdklasse preview 4
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In the latest of his series previewing the coming Dutch Hoofdklasse season, Rod Lyall examines the prospects of title challengers VOC Rotterdam and HCC Den Haag.
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Hoofdklasse programme modified
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The Dutch governing body (KNCB) has announced a revised programme for this season's Hoofdklasse competition.
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Lessons for all in Nairobi draw
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Rod Lyall reviews the drawn opening group match between Kenya and The Netherlands in the restructured Intercontinental Cup.
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Amidst heroics Kenya avoids follow-on
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With injured Hitesh Modi batting one-handed in support of Steve Tikolo, Kenya avoid following on in their Intercontinental Cup match at Nairobi Gymkhana.
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Hoofdklasse Preview 3
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Continuing his series looking at the prospects for the new Hoofdklasse season, Rod Lyall surveys last year�s mid-table clubs VVV and Hermes-DVS.
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The Netherlands tighten their grip
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The Netherlands further consolidated their position against Kenya, reaching a record total of 474 and then reducing the hosts to 135 for five at stumps on the second day.
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Dutch edge first day
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After a fascinating first day's play, The Netherlands have a slight edge in their Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya at Nairobi Gymkhana.
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Kenyans bring in three from A side; Dutch delay selection
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The Kenyan selectors have chosen three players from the A side in their XI for tomorrow's Intercontinental Cup clash, while injury and illness problems have led coach Peter Cantrell to delay naming his team until tomorrow morning.
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Two sides with much to prove
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Rod Lyall looks forward to the meeting of Kenya and The Netherlands in the first group match of this year's Intercontinental Cup tournament.
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Comfortable win for The Netherlands in final warm-up game
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The Netherlands registered a thoroughly convincing victory over Kenya A at Nairobi Gymkhana today in their final warm-up match before Wednesday�s Intercontinental Cup clash.
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Kenya A squad for Netherlands match
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Kenya have gone for a combination of experience and youth in selecting their A side for tomorrow�s match against The Netherlands at Nairobi Gymkhana.
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Dutch prepare for final match practice in Nairobi
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The final warm-up game before the start of The Netherlands� Intercontinental Cup campaign sees the top batsmen with something to prove.
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The Netherlands in South Africa
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Gloucestershire wins as Dutch side falls short in run chase.
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Second win for Dutch in Pretoria
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A second five-wicket victory for The Netherlands in their build-up to next week's Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya.
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Hoofdklasse Preview 2
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In the second of his articles previewing the new Hoofdklasse season, Rod Lyall looks at the prospects of Den Haag neighbours, HBS and Quick.
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Hoofdklasse Preview 1
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In the first of a series of articles previewing the new Dutch domestic season, Rod Lyall looks at the prospects of Voorburg and newly-promoted Rood en Wit.
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Dutch ODI in Kenya finally torpedoed
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It now seems that there will after all be no One-Day International between Kenya and The Netherlands in March.
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Taking on the bowling - and the Establishment
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The veteran Barbadian-born Dutch batsman Nolan Clarke is a phenomenon. Last season, returning to the Dutch Hoofdklasse at the age of 56 and after a gap of six years, he hit 782 runs. Here he talks with Rod Lyall.
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Doubts continue over Dutch ODI
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Uncertainties continue to haunt The Netherlands' projected ODI against Kenya next month, which would be their first under the new HPP system.
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VOC�s Rotterdam ground receives ODI status
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The ICC has approved the VOC ground on the outskirts of Rotterdam as The Netherlands� second venue for One-Day Internationals.
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Sri Lanka�s Dutch ODIs go to Amstelveen
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The two ODIs between The Netherlands and Sri Lanka, scheduled for 4 and 6 July, will be played at the VRA ground in Amstelveen.
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Tough start for promoted Rood en Wit in this year�s Hoofdklasse
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Newly-promoted Hoodfklasse club Rood en Wit Haarlem have a tough return to the top flight when the new season opens.
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Blend of youth and experience in Dutch side for African safari
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Dutch national coach Peter Cantrell has largely stayed with the established names in choosing his fourteen-man side to play in South Africa and Kenya next month, but there is a strong signal for the future in the presence of three younger players in the squad.
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Three top Dutch sides announce their coaches for 2006
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Three leading Dutch clubs have announced contrasting appointments as coach for the 2006 season.
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Developing women's cricket from the grassroots
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Rod Lyall talks with Betty Timmer, chair of the ICC Women's Committee, about the committee's work so far and the future of the women's game.
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Sri Lanka to play two ODIs in The Netherlands
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The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has confirmed that the Sri Lankans will play two ODIs in The Netherlands at the conclusion of this season's tour of England.
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Dutch visit to Kenya under threat?
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An initiative from Bangladesh could put the scheduled visit of The Netherlands to Kenya in March in jeopardy.
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The Netherlands� international programme confirmed
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The Netherlands faces a busy summer as preparations for the 2007 World Cup begin.
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No grass wicket for new cricket ground in The Hague
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Dutch club VCC have so far been unsuccessful in their attempts to secure a grass wicket for their new ground in The Hague.
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Bringing it all back home
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Dutch international Daan van Bunge talks to Rod Lyall about his experience with MCC Young Cricketers and his plans for the future.
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Seelaar receives suspended sentence in drugs case
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Dutch international spinner Pieter Seelaar has been given a four-match suspended ban after having admitted using marijuana in July.
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Hard lessons in Mumbai for Dutch Young Lions
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The Dutch under-17 side gained valuable experience from their six-match visit to Mumbai over the Christmas-New Year period.
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Dutch Lions learning to roar - with discipline
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In the second of a series of interviews with key figures in Dutch cricket, Rod Lyall talks with national youth coach Roland Lefebvre.
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The professional age in Dutch cricket
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Rod Lyall looks at the contribution made by the �coaches� to cricket in The Netherlands, and picks a fantasy XI from the best of them.
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VRA: simply the best in 2005
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Rod Lyall reviews the 2005 Hoofdklasse competition in The Netherlands, with VRA winning their fifth title in the last eight seasons.
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Tough choices for March 2006 and beyond
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In Part 2 of his review of the Dutch international squad, Rod Lyall assesses how the selection will need to be pared down for the projected games in Kenya next March.
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Building a bridge to the future
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Rod Lyall analyses the strategic issues facing the Dutch as their squad starts its World Cup preparations.
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Cantrell's eye on longer term
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Newly-appointed Dutch national coach Peter Cantrell discusses the prospects for the next two years - and beyond � with Rod Lyall.
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Challenges for Dutch cricket (2)
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In Part 2, Rod Lyall assesses how the ICC's new Associate Member international cricket framework affects The Netherlands.
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Challenges ahead for Dutch cricket (1)
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In the first of two articles, Rod Lyall looks back on the 2005 season and reflects on its ups and downs as well as the long-term challenges which it presents to the KNCB.
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