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Peter Borren fails to avoid a bouncer during the Netherlands
Peter Borren fails to avoid a bouncer during the Netherlands' defeat by Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup match in Nairobi. ©ICC
International News & Features
The eligibility question: a personal view
Rod Lyall argues that the recruitment of two Dutch passport holders from the Antipodes is a necessary step for the development of the country's cricket.
ACC starts clamp down on expatriates
The Asian Cricket Council has begun a clamp down on the heavy use of expatriate players, starting with the ACC Under-16 Elite Cup.
Cooper, De Boorder recruited by the Dutch
Australian Tom Cooper and New Zealander Derek de Boorder will be available to play for The Netherlands in this year's Clydesdale Bank 40 competition - and in ODIs.
A simple approach to Test status for Associates and Affiliates cricket
One simple approach to encouraging associate and affiliate countries to meet their aspirations of playing cricket at the highest level would be for the ICC to separate the issue of test status from full membership. Roy Morgan suggests how it might be done.
Scotland bosses slam eligibility rules
Scottish cricket bosses are looking for a change in the ICC's eligibility rules.
Searching for a man Down Under
Scottish cricket chiefs look Down Under in an attempt to bolster their batting line up ahead of their participation in the English Pro 40 competition.
A matter of arithmetic
Without the riot, Singapore would inevitably have finished second in Kathmandu, irrespective of the outcome of the match between Nepal and USA. Here's why.
Drinnen: Disappointment, but tour had positive side
Despite the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World T20, the Dutch national coach sees gains from the recent tour as he looks towards the 40 League and the World Cup.
KNCB and Cricket Scotland announce Bangladesh fixtures
The Netherlands and Cricket Scotland announce details of two one day international fixtures against Bangladesh.
Kenya gain Intercontinental Cup victory in the gloaming
It was almost dark as Jimmy Kamande sprinted a bye to give Kenya a five-wicket victory over the Netherlands.
Kenya bag six points in Intercontinental Cup
A 90-run partnership between Morris Ouma and Jimmy Kamande ensured Kenya of a first innings lead against the Netherlands on the third day but the Dutch hit back strongly in the final session.
Dutch look for last-day success in Nairobi
Although the match appears to be heading for a draw, the Dutch will be looking to take advantage of any Kenyan complacency on the final day of their Intercontinental Cup match.

Domestic News & Features
KNCB re-establishes its Youth Committee
After an 18-month hiatus youth development in The Netherlands will once more be co-ordinated by a committee of the Bond.
Women internationals support Right to Play
Six members of the Dutch national women's squad and coach Ed de Moura Correia will take part in the annual City-Pier-City run on Sunday in support of the charity Right to Play.
'Make some noise and spread the word', says Hermes chairman John Beijer
The Schiedam club's ambitions are driven by more than a desire for short-term success, says its chairman.
CricketEurope to sponsor women's indoor tournament
CricketEurope will be sponsoring an inaugural Women's Indoor Championship with six teams from three regions, to be held in Schiedam on 11 April.
Excelsior chairman Gouka: 'Domestic cricket must not be a Cinderella'
Resuming our series of interviews with the chairmen of Topklasse clubs, it's the turn of Excelsior '20's Koos Gouka.
Dutch domestic schedules spring a surprise
The KNCB's programmes for this season's Topklasse and Hoofdklasse introduce an unexpected second phase between the regular round-robin and the play-offs.
Tasmania star Ed Cowan to join champions Excelsior
2009 double champions Excelsior '20 Schiedam have named the 27-year-old Tasmania opening batsman as their player-coach for the inaugural Topklasse season.
VVV Amsterdam loses four key players
Brothers Rizwan and Zishan Akram and opener-wicketkeeper Kamran Shafiq move to Topklasse side ACC as the relegated club takes a significant hit.
First steps taken towards Club Charter scheme
The KNCB has reported the results of the first meeting of its working party set up to develop proposals for a Charter system.
At least four Topklasse coaches to return for 2010
New Zealanders Shanan Stewart and Gareth Hopkins and South Africans Ryan Maron and Enoch Nkwe will again be in action this year as the Topklasse gets under way.
Guido Dukker of ACC: 'We have to open our minds to change'
The ACC chairman sets out his plans for developing the club - and his ideas about ways in which Dutch cricket needs to change.

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