ESPNcricinfo understands that Loftie-Eaton, who hit the fastest T20I century in March, is currently the subject of disciplinary proceedings
Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the USA and the West Indies • ICC via Getty
Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but will not have Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton in the 16-member squad for the tournament in the Caribbean and the USA in June.
ESPNcricinfo understands that Loftie-Eaton is currently the subject of disciplinary proceedings in Namibia. Cricket Namibia said they “cannot comment before the matter is resolved”.
Loftie-Eaton, against Nepal in February, set a new record for the fastest T20I century, bringing up the landmark in just 33 balls. He was Namibia’s captain in the African Games in Ghana in March, but he was sent back before their semi-final matcha following disciplinary issues.
While the ICC needs teams to name 15-player squads, Namibia have so far gone for a 16-member squad citing the need for a bigger player base needed for the four warm-up fixtures in the West Indies before the start of the tournament.
Namibia squad for 2024 T20 World Cup
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut
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Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo’s correspondent for South Africa and women’s cricket
