Also known as: Coach Craig · Head coach Craig Williams
Head coach of Namibia's cricket team, leading the Eagles in T20 World Cup and international series competitions.
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The Namibian
Craig Williams is Namibia national coach
“Namibia national coach Craig Williams for one is under no illusions about the task ahead.”
Eagles square up against the ProteasThe Namibian
Namibia coach Craig Williams was pleased with the series victory
The Namibian
Craig Williams is current head coach of FNB Eagles
“He has also been a member of the FNB Eagles, the senior national men's team, under current head coach Craig Williams and former coach Pierre de Bruyn.”
Kemp appointed cricket directorThe Namibian
Namibia coach Craig Williams stated they could have won both matches with better luck
“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 wallThe Namibian
Craig Williams says the tour will help prepare for the CWCL2 series
“Namibia coach Craig Williams says the tour will help them prepare for the CWCL2 series.”
Eagles back in action soonThe Namibian
Craig Williams said it was a disappointing start for Namibia
“Namibia coach Craig Williams said it was a disappointing start for Namibia.”
Namibia come up short against the DutchThe Namibian
Craig Williams has stepped into role of head coach for Namibia
“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 previewInformanté
Craig Williams will lead Namibia cricket team as head coach at 2026 World Cup
“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 2026The Namibian
Craig Williams said the match was good exercise for Namibia team
“Namibia coach Craig Williams said it was the match was a good exercise.”
Eagles beat Scotland in high-scoring matchInformanté
Coach Craig Williams assured supporters the team plans to cause upsets
“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 LankaNamibia and South Africa face off in the FNB T20 Triations series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Grounds. Namibia beat South Africa in a four-wicket win at the stadium's inauguration last year, and though South Africa has not selected all their first-choice players, coach Craig Williams says his team must be wary of their young opponents' quality and motivation.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa face off in the FNB T20 Triations series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Grounds. Namibia beat South Africa in a four-wicket win at the stadium's inauguration last year, and though South Africa has not selected all their first-choice players, coach Craig Williams says his team must be wary of their young opponents' quality and motivation.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has named a strong squad led by captain Gerhard Erasmus for an upcoming T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe on home soil, as part of preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup (which Namibia will co-host) and the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. The squad includes experienced campaigners with over 100 appearances across formats alongside emerging players.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's cricket team finished the T20 Tri-Nations series unbeaten with eight points, defeating Nigeria by 93 runs on Tuesday. Young players including Alex Volschenk (73 runs) and JC Balt (four wickets for 20 runs) led the team, and Namibian players dominated individual series statistics.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket Namibia announced Justin Kemp as its new director of cricket, a newly created position. Kemp will oversee strategic direction of cricket operations including national teams, high performance programmes, and talent identification, with a focus on consistently qualifying for U19 and World Cup events.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →