Netherlands

Netherlands
Netherlands cricket is in a period of transition and by the admission of chief executive Richard Cox, there is not any strength in depth among those likely to form the nucleus of the side in the immediate future. However, the impressive Ryan ten Doeschate was named ICC Associate Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons. The on-field highs came with victory over Bangladesh in an ODI in Scotland, and over Derbyshire in the Clydesdale Bank 40, admittedly the only success in 12 matches, although the experience of taking part in the tournament can only help bring players on. When it mattered, Netherlands failed to compete with other leading Associates, poor returns in the World Cricket League and ICC Intercontinental Cup showed there is a lot of work to be done. Another country that will travel to the World Cup in trepidation.
What 2011 holds A strong batting line-up continues to paper over cracks but it will be another difficult year.