Assam Tour of Namibia 2025: Where to Watch, Squads, Venues and All You Need to Know
The Assam men’s cricket team is heading to Namibia for a five-match unofficial ODI series from June 21 to 29, 2025, in Windhoek. The tour aims to provide international experience for players ahead of the domestic season. Young batter Danish Das will lead the team, while Subhrajit Saikia will guide them as coach. Matches will be streamed live on Fancode in India.
The Assam men’s cricket team is preparing for their trip to Namibia, where they will play an unofficial five-match one-day series against the national team. Scheduled from June 21 to June 29, 2025, the matches will take place in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. This tour, arranged by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), aims to provide players with international exposure and valuable match experience ahead of the domestic cricket season.
In anticipation of the series, the Assam squad held a six-day training camp from June 11 to June 16 at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati. The focus of the camp was to prepare players for match conditions while acclimatizing to the colder winter climate expected in Namibia. Young batter Danish Das has been appointed to lead the team during this series, and Subhrajit Saikia, who coaches the Under-19 team, will also oversee the squad’s progress.
The matches will be hosted at a single venue, the Wanderers Cricket Ground, located in Windhoek. Below is the full schedule for the series, including match dates and times:
– June 21, 2025: Namibia vs Assam, 1st unofficial ODI, 04:30 PM IST
– June 23, 2025: Namibia vs Assam, 2nd unofficial ODI, 04:30 PM IST
– June 25, 2025: Namibia vs Assam, 3rd unofficial ODI, 04:30 PM IST
– June 27, 2025: Namibia vs Assam, 4th unofficial ODI, 04:30 PM IST
– June 29, 2025: Namibia vs Assam, 5th unofficial ODI, 04:30 PM IST
As for where to catch the action, cricket enthusiasts in India can tune in to the Fancode app and website for live streaming and coverage of the matches. This series not only holds significance for South Asian players but also serves as preparation for the larger tournaments ahead.
The squads for both teams are as follows:
Namibia: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Malan Kruger, Dylan Leicher, Gerhard Erasmus (Captain), Jan Balt, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, JP Kotze (WK), Michau du Preez (WK), Zane Green (WK), Ben Shikongo, Jack Brassell, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni, Willem Myburgh.
Assam: Denish Das, Parvej Musaraf, Rishav Das, Saahil Jain, Sibsankar Roy, Subham Mandal, Akash Sengupta, Ayushman Malakar, Bhargab Lahkar, Ruhinandan Pegu (WK), Sumit Ghadigaonkar (WK), Avinov Choudhury, Darshan Rajbongshi, Mrinmoy Dutta, Rahul Singh.
This tour is a crucial step for Assam as they gear up for the challenges of the domestic cricket landscape. Proper preparation and experience gained from these matches could significantly impact their upcoming performances.
In conclusion, the Assam men’s cricket team’s tour to Namibia represents a valuable opportunity for its players to gain international experience. Scheduled matches in Windhoek from June 21 to June 29, 2025, will feature high-level competition against the Namibian team. With a training camp completed and strategies in place, both teams look to make the most of this series. Fans in India can catch the action through Fancode, ensuring cricket enthusiasts do not miss this exciting matchup.
Original Source: cricket.one
