Netherlands All rounder Logan Van Beek said Ready To Shock India and Pakistan,ahead of their first clash
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As the teams gear up for the mega tournament, the Netherlands will be locking heads with Pakistan in the very first match on February 7 from Group A, which also includes India, Namibia and the USA.
Ahead of the game, The Sunday Guardian got in touch with the Dutch cricketer Logan Van Beek. The New Zealand-born player sheds light on his strategy, how his team plans to face India and Pakistan and why he switched from New Zealand to the Netherlands.
Logan van Beek hits the winning run to take Netherlands to the World Cup for the first time since 2011pic.twitter.com/4vuUjChpYv
— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) July 6, 2023
Beek also speaks on the Bangladesh controversy, which has rocked the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Here are the excerpts from the exclusive:
TSG: How excited are you to play in the T20 World Cup?
Logan Van Beek: I am very excited. This will be my sixth opportunity to play in a T20 World Cup for the Netherlands. Each tournament has created special memories that I cherish deeply.
Q: The Netherlands beat South Africa in the 50-over World Cup in 2023. Now you’re grouped with India and Pakistan. How is the team preparing for such a challenge?
Logan Van Beek: The thought of beating Pakistan or India gives me a huge boost of motivation. We mean business this year—we’re not here just to make up the numbers. We’re aiming for the finals, and to do that, we know we have to beat top teams like India and Pakistan.
Innings break 🔄
— Cricket🏏Netherlands (@KNCBcricket) February 3, 2026
Zimbabwe 178/9 after 20 overs.
Positive work with the ball, led by Logan van Beek’s three wickets and good contributions across the attack as we continue our preparation.#CricketNL pic.twitter.com/prOBPzFCfz
Q: How is the team acclimatising to the weather conditions?
Logan van Beek: We absolutely love it. We often play cricket in cold and wet conditions back home in the Netherlands, so having guaranteed warmth is amazing for us.
Q: With 20 teams participating, what’s your take on having such a large tournament? Does it increase competition or opportunities?
Logan van Beek: This is exactly how a World Cup should be. It allows teams to go on a special run and compete for the title. A World Cup doesn’t feel complete if only 10 teams are involved.
Q: Can you tell us about your switch from New Zealand to the Netherlands?
Logan van Beek: Playing for the Netherlands has never hurt my chances of playing for New Zealand. In fact, they could pick me tomorrow if they wanted. Looking back, some of my most special cricket memories have come from wearing the Netherlands’ orange jersey, and I’m very grateful for that.
Yorkshire CCC is pleased to confirm the signing of Logan van Beek ✍️
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) January 23, 2026
The Netherlands international will join the squad for the first eight Rothesay County Championship matches and be part of the squad for the first half of the Vitality Blast.
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Q: You must be aware of the Bangladesh controversy. Do you feel the chaos has taken opportunities away from players?
Logan van Beek: That’s a tough one for me to comment on, as I don’t have much knowledge about the political side of things. My expertise is on the cricket field.
Sri Lanka previously hosted the event in 2012, while India hosted it in 2016. A total of 20 teams will compete in 55 matches, played across five venues in India and three venues in Sri Lanka.
