Dubai, The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Noah Croes as a replacement for Ryan Klein in the Netherlands cricket squad. Croes, who has played one ODI, was selected following Klein’s withdrawal due to a lower back injury.

According to International Cricket Council (ICC), the replacement of a player in the squad requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee. This committee for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 includes Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket and ETC Chair), Chris Tetley (ICC Head of Events), Hemang Amin (Acting CEO – BCCI), Gaurav Saxena (General Manager – Operations, BCCI), and independent representatives Russel Arnold and Simon Doull.

This decision marks a significant opportunity for Croes to contribute to the Netherlands’ performance in the prestigious cricket tournament, stepping in to fill the void left by Klein’s injury.