Also known as: Erasmus · Rassie Erasmus · Namibian skipper Gerhard Erasmus · Captain Gerhard Erasmus · Team captain Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus — cricket captain of Namibia's FNB Eagles for six years across four consecutive T20 World Cup finals runs, recently stepped down as captain in April 2026.
The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 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 →
Namibia's cricket team wrapped up a home series against Uganda from 18–25 March, delivering dominant performances across both T20 and 50-over formats while preparing for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against Scotland and Oman scheduled for early April. The Eagles will play two additional warm-up matches against Scotland on 28 and 30 March before the competition begins.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would seek more consistency in selection during a challenging 2026 fixture list featuring the Nations Championship, a four-Test series against New Zealand, and an end-of-year tour, with less experimentation than the nine changes per game average in 2025.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia slumped to a 102-run defeat by Pakistan in their final T20 Cricket World Cup match in Colombo, bundled out for 97 while chasing 200. Pakistan's spinners Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan proved unplayable, while opener Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century earned man of the match.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 2026 Men's T20 Cricket World Cup campaign ended with a 102-run defeat to Pakistan in a Group A match in Colombo, with the team bowled out for 97 while Pakistan scored 199/3, eliminating them from the tournament.
19 February 2026 · Informanté →
Pakistan sealed a Super Eight berth at the T20 World Cup with a 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo, powered by Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century (100 not out off 58 balls) and effective spin bowling from Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan. The win took Pakistan to six points in Group A and eliminated the United States.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia face Pakistan in their final group match at the T20 World Cup today, already eliminated from advancing to the Super 8s after losing their first three matches. The article notes that while Namibia's top batters have underperformed, strong fielding and captain Gerhard Erasmus's bowling form offer hope for a competitive final game.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →