The Dutch cricket board (Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond or KNCB) recently held their annual meeting and there were a few positive outcomes. They reported a fund surplus of €330,000 for the year 2022 (first time in the history of KNCB). Annual revenue for the year 2022 was €900,000 more than what was originally estimated in the budget (the spending also went up by €600,000 more than the originally planned amount). These are very encouraging signs for an associate nation, which has seen it's fund allocation from the ICC reduced over the years.
KNCB signaled it's intention to have more cricket clubs outside the Randstad area, especially in cites such as Groningen and Eindhoven.
KNCB signaled it's intention to have more cricket clubs outside the Randstad area, especially in cites such as Groningen and Eindhoven.
This is obviously a positive sign for the Netherlands. At the recent T-20 World Cup, the Netherlands cricket team performed well and showed a lot of promise.
It's relevant to note that I am a firm believer that T20 is a very effective format for any associate team to improve and put on successful performances. Aside from that, another thing that stands out is that the Dutch team has shown a lot of dedication to cricket. Some players played even though they had some injuries. I think this increase in money will also encourage a lot of players to take cricket seriously. They also have some new sponsors, including Sisar. Having an official sponsor is always a smart way to keep the money flowing. The future looks rosy for the Netherlands cricket team.
