Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's squad in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, marking the country's fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament. The 15-member squad features a mix of experienced players like JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, and Bernard Scholtz, alongside young talents like Louren Steenkamp and Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Namibia is placed in Group A, facing India, Pakistan, Netherlands, and the USA. The squad also has Louren Steenkamp, the 28-year-old top-order batter who has turned out in seven T20Is and has a strike rate of 126.85; 22-year-old middle-order batter Jan Balt, just three ODIs and six T20Is old; 21-year-old Dylan Leicher, another middle-order batter with five ODIs and 14 T20Is behind him; and Willem Myburgh, the 25-year-old allrounder who has played just the solitary ODI so far. The lone travelling reserve is Alexander Busing-Volschenk, the 20-year-old allrounder who has played five T20Is. Namibia's Squad: Batsmen: Zane Green, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger All-rounders: Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz Namibia secured their spot in the tournament after a commanding performance in the Africa Qualifier, finishing as unbeaten Group A toppers and defeating Tanzania in the semi-finals