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The Bertus de Jong Column

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Interview with Tim Brooks Interview with Tim Brooks ( )

Bertus de Jong sits down with Tim Brooks, author of a new book on European cricket; Cricket on the Continent.

Bertus de Jong sits down with Tim Brooks, author of a new book on European cricket; Cricket on the Continent.

Whither the North Sea Pro-Series? Whither the North Sea Pro-Series? ( )

The North Sea Pro-Series, the ambitious collaboration between Cricket Scotland and the KNCB to build the foundation of a European inter-regional league, looks to be foundering in the face of dwindling budgets in Scotland and the Netherlands. But has the loss of TAPP funding finished off the NSPS?

The North Sea Pro-Series, the ambitious collaboration between Cricket Scotland and the KNCB to build the foundation of a European inter-regional league, looks to be foundering in the face of dwindling budgets in Scotland and the Netherlands. But has the loss of TAPP funding finished off the NSPS?

Topklasse transfer round-up 2: replacements and reshuffles Topklasse transfer round-up 2: replacements and reshuffles ( )

Following up on Sunday's round-up of arrivals and departures for 2015's top four, we take a look at how the lower half of the Topklasse is shaping up.

Following up on Sunday's round-up of arrivals and departures for 2015's top four, we take a look at how the lower half of the Topklasse is shaping up.

Topklasse transfer round-up part 1 - sure bets and scuttlebutt Topklasse transfer round-up part 1 - sure bets and scuttlebutt ( )

With the opening games of the Topklasse just a week away and rumours flying, a quick look at probable and possible signings and transfers ahead of the 2016 season.

With the opening games of the Topklasse just a week away and rumours flying, a quick look at probable and possible signings and transfers ahead of the 2016 season.

Where has poor Micky gone? Where has poor Micky gone? ( )

The Netherlands have dropped their leading T20I run-scorer ahead of the World T20. Unsurprisingly, nobody will tell us why.

The Netherlands have dropped their leading T20I run-scorer ahead of the World T20. Unsurprisingly, nobody will tell us why.

Testing times, tables and divisions Testing times, tables and divisions ( )

In which your columnist turns his attention from Dutch concerns to the wider game, and specifically the grand question of the future of Test Cricket.

In which your columnist turns his attention from Dutch concerns to the wider game, and specifically the grand question of the future of Test Cricket.

Ten teams, tedium and timidity. Ten teams, tedium and timidity. ( )

The decision to revert to a ten team Topklasse is a victory for the traditionalists and the timorous.

The decision to revert to a ten team Topklasse is a victory for the traditionalists and the timorous.

Rumours of regime change ahead of ALV Rumours of regime change ahead of ALV ( )

A change at the top for the KNCB is on the cards next week.

A change at the top for the KNCB is on the cards next week.

The apparent appointment of Alex De La Mar The apparent appointment of Alex De La Mar ( )

The KNCB is pleased not to announce the appointment of a new CEO.

The KNCB is pleased not to announce the appointment of a new CEO.

The abstruse abdication of Professor Roderick Lyall The abstruse abdication of Professor Roderick Lyall ( )

A week ago Professor Roderick Lyall, vice chairman of the KNCB, suddenly resigned. Nobody seems to know why.

A week ago Professor Roderick Lyall, vice chairman of the KNCB, suddenly resigned. Nobody seems to know why.

World Cup Formats: taking a look at the data World Cup Formats: taking a look at the data ( )

It's been a curious feature of this ongoing World Cup in New Zealand and Australia that everyone seems more interested in talking about the next one.

It's been a curious feature of this ongoing World Cup in New Zealand and Australia that everyone seems more interested in talking about the next one.

Namibia Diary 2 Namibia Diary 2 ( )

A belated look back at the final days of World Cricket League Division 2 in Windhoek.

A belated look back at the final days of World Cricket League Division 2 in Windhoek.

Namibia Diary 1 Namibia Diary 1 ( )

A brief look back at your correspondent's first few days in Windhoek for World Cricket League Division Two

A brief look back at your correspondent's first few days in Windhoek for World Cricket League Division Two

Ugandan Designations Ugandan Designations ( )

A pair of players in Uganda's squad seem to operate under context-dependent monikers. But what's in a name?

A pair of players in Uganda's squad seem to operate under context-dependent monikers. But what's in a name?

Financial uncertainty casts shadow over ALV Financial uncertainty casts shadow over ALV ( )

The KNCB's general member's meeting on Saturday was overshadowed by looming financial uncertainty.

The KNCB's general member's meeting on Saturday was overshadowed by looming financial uncertainty.

Calls for revised Topklasse format fall flat Calls for revised Topklasse format fall flat ( )

Calls to revisit the Topklasse format failed to make much of an impact at Monday's meeting between the KNCB and clubs. This is probably for the best.

Calls to revisit the Topklasse format failed to make much of an impact at Monday's meeting between the KNCB and clubs. This is probably for the best.

50 years ago… 50 years ago… ( )

50 years ago today the Netherlands recorded their first win over a full member. Bertus de Jong looks back on a famous victory.

50 years ago today the Netherlands recorded their first win over a full member. Bertus de Jong looks back on a famous victory.

Ugly Sunday reignites discipline debate Ugly Sunday reignites discipline debate ( )

The on-field indiscipline on display at last week's ill-tempered Topklasse games has stirred up still more controversy.

The on-field indiscipline on display at last week's ill-tempered Topklasse games has stirred up still more controversy.

Leave the obituaries in the drawer Leave the obituaries in the drawer ( )

Reactions to the Dutch national team's failure in the World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand have been a strange mixture of despair and delight. Both miss the mark.

Reactions to the Dutch national team's failure in the World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand have been a strange mixture of despair and delight. Both miss the mark.

Netherlands file formal complaint over King City shambles Netherlands file formal complaint over King City shambles ( )

The KNCB filed a formal complaint with the ICC in advance of the two WCL ODIs between Canada and the Netherlands this week, in response to what it claims were ill prepared and ill maintained playing facilities at the venue, Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Toronto. The games were played under protest.

The KNCB filed a formal complaint with the ICC in advance of the two WCL ODIs between Canada and the Netherlands this week, in response to what it claims were ill prepared and ill maintained playing facilities at the venue, Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Toronto. The games were played under protest.

Of run-rates, rain and runners-up Of run-rates, rain and runners-up ( )

The Netherlands, Scotland and Afghanistan find themselves in a three(ish)-way race for second place in WCL Division one - and automatic qualification for the World Cup. It may yet come down to maths.

The Netherlands, Scotland and Afghanistan find themselves in a three(ish)-way race for second place in WCL Division one - and automatic qualification for the World Cup. It may yet come down to maths.

Tournament Coverage 2016

European Division 2

European U19 Division 2

Women's World Twenty20

Intercontinental Cup

WCL Championship

Under 19 World Cup

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