Bas de Leede takes over as Netherlands men's cricket captain from Scott Edwards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Bas de Leede has been appointed as the new captain of the Netherlands men's cricket team, replacing Scott Edwards, who stepped down after leading the team in 56 ODIs since June 2022. Edwards' tenure included notable victories at the 2023 ODI World Cup. De Leede is set to continue during the team's ongoing League 2 commitments. His cousin, Babette de Leede, already leads the Dutch women's T20 team, marking a significant family legacy in Dutch cricket.
- •Bas de Leede succeeds Scott Edwards as captain.
- •Edwards led the team for 56 ODIs, winning 24.
- •De Leede's cousin, Babette, is captain of the women's team.
- •Edwards expressed gratitude during his resignation announcement.
- •De Leede's leadership begins immediately during ongoing League 2 matches.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bas de Leede succeeds Scott Edwards as Netherlands men's captain while cousin Babette leads the Dutch women's cricket team
"Bas de Leede replaces Scott Edwards as the Netherlands men's cricket captain, joining cousin Babette de Leede in a historic dual-captaincy family legacy.
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