The return of Castle Lite series – Cricket Namibia is excited to present the first Castle Lite series of 2024. This year’s edition starts off with a highly anticipated clash between the Richelieu Eagles and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) from India.
A Five-Match Feast for Namibians
The five-match One Day series will be a thrilling tournament for the Richelieu Eagles as well as for the Namibian cricket fans. Starting on the 3rd of July through the 10th, the cricket action unfolds at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek and all matches will be starting at 9:30 AM.
Eagles Ready for Takeoff After T20 World Cup
Fresh off their T20 World Cup campaign in the West Indies, the Richelieu Eagles are eager to return to familiar territory. This series offers a crucial opportunity for the Eagles to showcase their skills on home soil and deliver high-quality cricket.
Facing a Formidable Punjab Unit
The PCA boasts a formidable 15-man squad, with a majority of players having seasoned experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This infusion of top-tier talent guarantees a fiercely competitive series that will entertain cricket fans around the world.
Richelieu Eagles Squad Boasts Exciting Mix
The Richelieu Eagles, meanwhile, have selected a wider pool of 20 players, providing flexibility and depth throughout the series. Notably, several fringe players have earned their call-up, offering a glimpse into the senior men’s cricket setup. This will allow Cricket Namibia to look at some of the younger players in specific roles to build for the future.
Catch the Action Live
Cricket fans can witness the games on One Africa TV at https://oneafrica.tv/sportsonone/cricket/.
Gratitude to Tournament Sponsors
Sincere gratitude is extended to our tournament sponsors, Castle Lite and partner TCM for their vital roles in making sure we are able to host competitive cricket.
Squads
Richelieu Eagles Squad: Malan Kruger, Lohan Louwrens, Michael van Lingen, Gerhard Erasmus, JC Balt, JP Kotze, Dylan Leicher, PD Blignaut, Junior Kariata, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Zacheo van Vuuren, Shaun Fouche, Max Heingo, Zane Green, Alex Volschenk
Punjab Cricket Association Squad: Naman Dhir, Sanvir Singh, Pukhraj Mann, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Aradhya Shukla, Uday Pratap Saharan, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Jass Inder Singh, Siddharth Kaul, Anmolpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Anmol Malhotra,
Fixtures:
3 July 2024
5 July 2024
7 July 2024
9 July 2024
10 July 2024
