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Netherlands Domestic News 2009
KNCB announces its ICC Centenary Medals awards
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Five long-serving volunteers will receive their medals at the Bond's general meeting next April.
VRA's Wories: 'We must expand, or the top will wither'
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The new chairman of VRA Amsterdam, John Wories, gives his views in the third of our series of interviews with the chairmen of Topklasse clubs.
KNCB's new Under-13 girls' squad starts work
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25 girls from eleven Dutch clubs took part in the first training session of the national under-13 squad in Rotterdam on Sunday.
We have to make cricket cool, says VOC chairman
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VOC cricket chairman Lau van Everdingen talks about the ambitions of the Rotterdam club, and the problems it faces.
HBS Den Haag appoints Kiwi Mark Webb as General Coach
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In a comparatively unusual step, Hoofdklasse club HBS Den Haag will have an overall coaching manager in place next season.
And the ICC Centenary Medals for The Netherlands go to …
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Unlike other leading Associate governing bodies, the KNCB has so far omitted to honour its volunteers in the ICC's Centenary year.
Time to give up on two-day cricket?
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An increasingly crowded programme seems likely to squeeze out the proposed regional competition. But the case for multi-day cricket is stronger than ever.
Clubs and Bond must work together, says Quick Haag chairman
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In the first of a series of interviews with the chairmen of Topklasse clubs, Rod Lyall talks with Quick Haag's Robert Burger.
Tsunami becomes a ripple as the KNCB opts for calm
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Club representatives united with the KNCB Board on Saturday in a positive and harmonious approach to the problems facing Dutch cricket.
Dutch clubs with turf squares form united front for change
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A memorandum from the six Dutch clubs with turf pitches makes detailed case for a more professional approach to The Netherlands' international commitments.
Still waters may run deep as the KNCB prepares to meet
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The agenda for next Saturday's general meeting of the KNCB supplies little detail, but big issues lurk beneath the apparently calm surface.
Cricket set to return to Zwolle
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A small group of enthusiasts has taken the first steps towards starting a new club in the northern Dutch town.
From Den Haag to Santiago, via Sao Paulo
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Brazilian wicketkeeper Guilherme Borba Lefevre, who starred in last week's Americas Division 3 tournament, learned his cricket at HBS Den Haag.
Dispute over Dutch CEO post breaks into the open
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Letters concerning the appointment process reveal deep divisions within the KNCB, with resignations from the Board as interim CEO Jan Zwart's appointment comes to an end.
CricketEurope launches new Hoofdklasse StatsZone 2005-09
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A new cumulative StatsZone presents full statistics for the Dutch Hoofdklasse over the past five seasons.
Excelsior '20 - simply the best
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Last week's victory in the Hoofdklasse final confirmed the Schiedam club as the top side of 2009.
Excelsior and VRA promise a final to savour
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Saturday's Hoofdklasse final at Thurlede seems likely to be a worthy conclusion to this season's championship.
VRA stutters to victory
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The Amsterdam side secured a narrow victory over Quick Haag on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive.
Why Dutch cricket needs a new broom
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The revised advertisement for the KNCB's CEO post is an improvement on its predecessor, but it still gives rise to serious misgivings, argues Rod Lyall.
CEO advertisement debacle the tip of an iceberg
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The KNCB's embarrassing faux pas over its advertisement for a new CEO points to larger problems in Dutch cricket administration.
KNCB suspends two-day plans for this year
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Blaming an overcrowded international programme, the KNCB has confirmed that there will be no inaugural regional two-day competition this season.
Mugsy's New Hollanders discover Amsterdam
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A valued CricketEurope supporter's Collaroy Plateau side plays in Amstelveen this Friday - in the Continental Clash of Hemispheres!
KNCB to restart its quest for a new CEO
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A new advertisement will appear next week following the withdrawal from the Bond's website of the original version.
VOC and Excelsior move clear at the top
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Contrasting innings by Bas Zuiderent and Mark Cleary gave their sides crucial wins over their nearest challengers.
KNCB looks for new CEO - but not very hard
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This week's advertisement for the post of KNCB Director appears designed to discourage applications.
VOC beat Quick to go top - just!
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Three teams are virtually tied at the top of the Hoofdklasse table after another eventful Sunday.
Quick Haag face VOC in Hoofdklasse match of the day
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The leaders travel to Rotterdam for a key top-four battle, while elsewhere the appearance of Johan Myburgh for VRA is a feature of this week's games.
Dutch domestic programme reshuffled
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The visit by Canada later this month has led to changes in the programme for both the Hoofdklasse and the Twenty20 Cup.
Overgangsklasse records for Schewe and Excelsior '20
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Carl Schewe made a record-breaking 237 for Excelsior's seconds on Sunday as they ran up 420 for four.
Johan Myburgh joins VRA as cover for Snyman
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With injured coach Gerrie Snyman still on the sidelines, VRA have sought permission to replace him with former HCC coach Johan Myburgh.
Holders HCC to face Hermes in Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals
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The draw has been announced for the quarter-finals of this season's Twenty20 Cup.
Cricket brings Amsterdam's Indian community together
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The third annual India Day in Amstelveen drew a large and enthusiastic crowd from the region's Indian community.
VRA beat Hermes by the narrowest of margins
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The top four Hoofdklasse sides all won on Sunday, but it was a near squeak for VRA Amsterdam at Sportpark Harga.
Rood en Wit lead the way in Women's Hoofdklasse
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At the halfway mark the Haarlem side remain undefeated, but they have yet to face Hermes-DVS or VRA.
Seven teams chase last four T20 quarter-final spots
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The final matches in the Rotterdam/Schiedam and Rest of the Netherlands groups take place on Friday evening.
Australian tourists help Hermes celebrate
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But with a clinic for youth players and a new sponsorship agreement, the Schiedam club also used its Gala Day to look to the future.
Fourth and eighth suddenly one win apart
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The middle of the Hoofdklasse table has an unusually crowded look, even by the standards of this unpredictable competition.
Touring Crusaders beaten by KNCB President's XI
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A Dutch select side including five members of the national squad had a comfortable win in Amstelveen on Thursday.
Top sides in trouble on a day of surprises
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Leaders Quick Haag and Excelsior '20 both lose as the Hoofdklasse battle tightens up considerably.
Top five again look to consolidate
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It's top five v. bottom five again as the Hoofdklasse season enters its second round.
First four quarter-final places to be settled in Dutch T20
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The Den Haag and Amsterdam groups complete their programmes this week, with HCC and Dosti in the most favourable positions.
Rood en Wit look for room at the Top
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The Haarlem side are undefeated in the Eerste Klasse and the Twenty20 Cup, and seem set to put the disappointments of recent seasons behind them.
Dutch two-day competition doomed
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Canada's visit is the final blow, but the regional competition was already in serious trouble.
Voorburg surprise HCC and close the Hoofdklasse gap
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A farewell for Darron Reekers and a club record for Luuk van Troost on a rain-affected day which otherwise goes to form.
Domestic Twenty20 Cup takes the spotlight
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After last week's glorious achievement, it's back to the domestic competition on Friday evening.
Top half vs. the lower as internationals return
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Unusually, none of the current top five play each other in this Sunday's Hoofdklasse matches.
It's time for the Bond to raise
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After last Friday's triumph at Lord's, there is plenty of work to be done if the momentum in Dutch cricket is to be maintained.
Changes at the top as the weather takes a hand
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A rain-affected programme produced four results on Sunday, with Quick Haag moving back to the top of the table.
Dutch do themselves proud in the field
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A sterling effort by The Netherlands' bowlers kept England's total within reasonable bounds after Jeroen Smits won the toss.
Resurgent HCC must face Excelsior
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Leaders Excelsior '20 take on champions HCC at De Diepput on Sunday in the Hoofdklasse match of the day.
De Diepput pitch draws VRA protest
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The VRA chairman has protested to the KNCB over the state of the pitch at HCC's ground following Sunday's match between the clubs.
A day for youth - and Australian coaches
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Excelsior '20 and Quick Haag win again as several teenage players catch the eye in the Hoofdklasse on Pentecost Monday.
Snyman injury overshadows another dramatic day
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A heavy defeat for VRA Amsterdam sees Excelsior '20 and Quick Haag return to the top of the Hoofdklasse table, but a hand injury to Gerrie Snyman will have a greater long-term effect.
Uncertain prospects for Pentecost weekend
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The absence of key players for the World Twenty20 tournament adds uncertainty to this weekend's Hoofdklasse fixtures.
VRA go top as Quick overwhelm Excelsior
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With leaders Excelsior '20 suffering a nine-wicket defeat by Quick Haag, VRA Amsterdam win again to take over the lead.
Internationals strut their stuff on Ascension Day
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Van Bunge stars as Excelsior '20 go top, but two Amsterdam sides are in hot pursuit.
Two ties on an epic Hoofdklasse Sunday
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In Schiedam and Den Haag, matches went to the last ball before resulting in a tie, with Excelsior and Quick Haag both dropping their first point.
Quick, Excelsior look to stay ahead of the bunch
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Unbeaten after two rounds, Quick Haag and Excelsior face tough challenges in this Sunday's games.
Champions HCC collapse again
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A second batting failure by the Den Haag side puts Quick Haag and Excelsior '20 at the top of the Hoofdklasse table.
Hoofdklasse batsmen have plenty to prove
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After an opening round where the bowlers were on top, there are lots of batsmen who will be keen to redeem themselves this Sunday.
Bowlers dominate as Hoofdklasse gets under way
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Defeat for champions HCC at the hands of HBS was the big shock of Sunday's opening round.
Ladies' Day at Hermes a great advertisement for cricket
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An enthusiastic group of nearly 100 women were introduced to the sport in Schiedam on Saturday.
Dutch youth camp a rousing success
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Run for the first time by the KNCB, the annual youth camp in Rotterdam is part of a wider strategy for developing junior cricket.
Leading contenders will find it tough at the top
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Last year's top five will need to work even harder to reach the play-offs in this season's Hoofdklasse competition.
Dutch clubs face tough battle to stay up
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The impending reduction of the Dutch top division to eight teams will mean an even tighter Hoofdklasse competition than usual.
South African success creates platform for change
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The momentum developed by the Dutch side's success in the World Cup qualifier demands a response from the KNCB and its member clubs.
Hoofdklasse clubs enjoy Spanish workout
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ACC and Quick Haag are unbeaten after the group phase of an international Twenty20 tournament in La Manga.
We have to get this one right!
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There's a real danger that the introduction of two-day cricket in The Netherlands will be bungled, argues Rod Lyall.
Dutch beat Canada in final warm-up match
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The Netherlands had the better of a high-scoring game against Canada in Pretoria on Saturday.
Two-day cricket, a top class and plenty Twenty20
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Sweeping changes were agreed at an historic spring general meeting of the KNCB on Thursday.
Dighton to return to VOC Rotterdam
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Tasmania's Michael Dighton will be back in the Hoofdklasse after a three-year absence.
Dutch baseballers point the way
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Recent Dutch victories in the World Baseball Classic in Puerto Rico provide an example of how upsets are achieved.
A club cricketer ready for the challenge
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The KNCB's new interim CEO, Jan Zwart, talks about the challenges he will face when he starts on 1 April.
Dutch restructuring takes another step
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The KNCB has published more detailed proposals for its restructuring of domestic competitions.
Kiwi coaches for Quick Haag and HBS
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Gareth Hopkins and Brendon Crook will be playing for the Den Haag neighbours this season.
Jan Zwart named as new Dutch CEO
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KNCB treasurer Jan Zwart will take over when Andre van Troost leaves at the end of March.
Looking for a five-legged sheep
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The KNCB must confront some serious problems as it searches for Andre van Troost's successor.
Dutch coaches hear the Alred creed
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Renowned English coach David Alred addressed a group of Dutch coaches on Saturday.
Shock as KNCB CEO Van Troost departs
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KNCB director Andre van Troost announced his departure on Thursday after less than four months in post.
Kiwi international Nevin to coach HCC
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Former New Zealand one-day specialist Chris Nevin is the Dutch champions' new coach.
Mark Cleary returns to Excelsior
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Excelsior '20 Schiedam's Australian coach Mark Cleary will be back with the club for a fourth season.
Dutch clubs take a bold step forward
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The leading Dutch clubs have agreed to major changes in the structure of domestic cricket.
Commando training for Dutch squad
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A weekend boot camp at Roosendaal was designed to build team spirit and push players to their limits.
New regional competition proposed by KNCB
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A two-day regional competition and reduction of the Hoofdklasse to eight teams are at the heart of the KNCB's restructuring plans.
The Shadow of the Familiar
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Looking back at Dutch cricket 25 years ago, there are many echoes of the future - but some things have changed for the better.
Maron signs for ACC
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Former VRA coach Ryan Maron will return to Amstelveen as coach to the promoted side.
Dutch Zami also take to their skates
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Saturday's freezing weather saw The Netherlands' social cricketers in action on the Den Haag ice.
TCN steps away from the fray
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Top Cricket Nederland has announced that it is abandoning its attempt to introduce two-day club cricket in The Netherlands.
The Dutch take to cricket on ice
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Several events this week have made cricket The Netherlands' newest winter sport.
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