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Craig Williams

Also known as: Coach Craig · Head coach Craig Williams

Craig Williams — head coach of Namibia's cricket team, leading the Eagles through the 2026 T20 World Cup campaign.

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  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Namibia coach Craig Williams stated they could have won both matches with better luck

    Source

    “Namibia coach Craig Williams was, however, not too perturbed, saying they could well have won both matches with a bit of luck.”

    Eagles with backs to the wall
  3. March 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Craig Williams says the tour will help prepare for the CWCL2 series

    Source

    “Namibia coach Craig Williams says the tour will help them prepare for the CWCL2 series.”

    Eagles back in action soon
  5. February 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Craig Williams said it was a disappointing start for Namibia

    Source

    “Namibia coach Craig Williams said it was a disappointing start for Namibia.”

    Namibia come up short against the Dutch

  7. The Namibian

    Craig Williams has stepped into role of head coach for Namibia

    Source

    “Already an Eagles legend as a player, Williams has now stepped into the role of head coach as the African side prepare to co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.”

    ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group A preview

  8. Informanté

    Craig Williams will lead Namibia cricket team as head coach at 2026 World Cup

    Source

    “Former Eagles all-rounder Craig Williams will lead the team as head coach at the World Cup, as Namibia continue building towards co-hosting the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.”

    Namibia set for tough Group A test at ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026

  9. The Namibian

    Craig Williams said the match was good exercise for Namibia team

    Source

    “Namibia coach Craig Williams said it was the match was a good exercise.”

    Eagles beat Scotland in high-scoring match
  10. January 2026

  11. Informanté

    Coach Craig Williams assured supporters the team plans to cause upsets

    Source

    “At a farewell function hosted by FNB yesterday, coach Craig Williams assured Eagle supporters that the team is planning to cause a few upsets.”

    Cricket Eagles to soar in India and Sri Lanka

  12. New Era

    Head coach Craig Williams confirmed the team is in good physical and mental condition

    Source

    “Head coach Craig Williams confirmed that the team is in good physical and mental condition, adding that they will take each game as it comes, aiming to perform well and make the nation proud.”

    Eagles eye fourth World Cup

  13. The Namibian

    Coach Craig Williams said they are planning to cause a few upsets at the World Cup

    Source

    “At a farewell function hosted by FNB yesterday coach Craig Williams said they are planning to cause a few upsets.”

    Eagles eye T20 World Cup upsets

  14. The Namibian

    Head coach Craig Williams said the selection process was not easy

    Source

    “Head coach Craig Williams said the selection process was not easy.”

    Erasmus leads well-balanced side to T20 World Cup
Sport

Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

The News

Namibia's FNB Eagles have collected only one point from their opening two matches in the Tri-Nations series against Scotland and Oman, leaving them sixth out of eight nations in the Cricket World Cup Division 2 competition. Coach Craig Williams believes better luck—including a dropped catch against Oman and the absence of strike bowler Ruben Trumpelmann due to illness—could have altered the results, with the team needing strong performances in remaining fixtures to progress to next year's World Cup qualifier.

8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

    Namibia's FNB Eagles have collected only one point from their opening two matches in the Tri-Nations series against Scotland and Oman, leaving them sixth out of eight nations in the Cricket World Cup Division 2 competition. Coach Craig Williams believes better luck—including a dropped catch against Oman and the absence of strike bowler Ruben Trumpelmann due to illness—could have altered the results, with the team needing strong performances in remaining fixtures to progress to next year's World Cup qualifier.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. JJ Smit takes over as Namibia Eagles cricket captain

    JJ Smit has replaced Gerhard Erasmus as captain of the FNB Namibia Eagles for a two-match 50-over series against Uganda starting today. Erasmus, who captained the side for six years during Namibia's four consecutive T20 World Cup finals runs, said he is taking a break to reduce his workload and has offered to assist with tactics.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibia Eagles to host Uganda, Scotland, Oman

    After exiting the T20 World Cup, Namibia will host Uganda in March for bilateral matches, followed by Scotland and Oman in April for a Cricket World Cup League 2 series. Coach Craig Williams said the matches are crucial preparation and points-gathering opportunities, as Namibia currently sits sixth on the eight-team CWCL2 standings.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Namibia face India in T20 World Cup group match today

    Namibia plays India in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Head coach Craig Williams urged his players to focus on fundamentals, build partnerships, and maintain composure against one of the tournament's strongest sides.

    12 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Namibia loses to Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener

    Namibia suffered a seven-wicket defeat to The Netherlands at the T20 World Cup, scoring 156/8 while Netherlands reached the target with three wickets down and 12 balls to spare. The loss leaves Namibia with zero points in Group A and facing India next, with captain Gerhard Erasmus saying they were probably 20 or 30 runs short and batted too slowly.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Group A preview: India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands

    The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A features defending champions India, Pakistan, the 2024 surprise package USA, Namibia competing in their fourth straight tournament, and the Netherlands, with Pakistan and the Netherlands opening the tournament on 7 February in Colombo. India are the number one-ranked side in both T20Is and ODIs, while Namibia will face India and Pakistan for only the second time.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibia faces India, Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 Group A

    Namibia will open their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the Netherlands in Delhi on 10 February, followed by defending champions India two days later, in a competitive Group A that also includes Pakistan and the USA. The Eagles will be seeking to improve on their previous showings, with captain Gerhard Erasmus leading a squad that includes experienced seamer Ruben Trumpelmann and will be coached by former all-rounder Craig Williams.

    5 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia Eagles beat Scotland in T20 warm-up match

    The Namibia Eagles defeated Scotland by six runs in a T20 warm-up match in Bengaluru, posting 226/4 before restricting Scotland to 220/5. Coach Craig Williams said it was a good exercise ahead of the T20 World Cup campaign, which begins against The Netherlands on 10 February.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India

    The FNB Namibia Eagles cricket team is heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting with warm-up matches in the UAE before their opening fixture against the Netherlands on 10 February in Delhi. The team has been drawn in Group A with cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, plus associate nations the Netherlands and the US.

    23 January 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Namibia's cricket team departs for ICC Men's T20 World Cup

    The FNB Eagles have been sent off to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, marking Namibia's fourth World Cup qualification. Head coach Craig Williams said the team will compete to beat bigger nations, while captain Gerhard Erasmus emphasized the team's determination to make an impact despite facing tough opposition including the Netherlands, India, USA, and Pakistan.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

    The Namibia cricket team has received a farewell ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month. Coach Craig Williams says the team is travelling not as underdogs but to compete and cause upsets, despite being drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the United States.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Erasmus leads balanced Namibia squad to T20 World Cup

    Captain Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's 15-player squad to their fourth successive Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month, featuring a mix of experienced players like Bernard Scholtz and younger talent including 17-year-old Max Heingo. The squad includes nine players who competed in the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Erasmus and Scholtz among the team's most capped and highest-performing players.

    6 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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