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Scott Edwards Steps Down as Netherlands Cricket Captain; de Leede Succeeds
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THE BRIEF
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Scott Edwards resigned as Netherlands cricket captain on August 1, 2026, ending a four-year tenure that included 56 ODIs and 50 T20Is.
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All-rounder Bas de Leede has been appointed as the new captain for the remaining ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures against Oman and the UAE.
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The Netherlands currently holds second place in the League 2 table, with the top four teams advancing to the qualification tournament for the 2027 ODI World Cup.