Van Beek additionally bowled for the Dutch aspect within the Tremendous Over, taking 2 wickets. And his Tremendous Over double act towards West Indies has now drilled extra perception into the camp.
Apparently, van Beek, who was born and raised in New Zealand, has his roots within the Caribbean too.
“I am nonetheless Dutch, nonetheless West Indian and nonetheless Kiwi. I’ve received a mixture of passports and heritage and sure, it’s particular to do it towards the West Indies,” van Beek had mentioned after the match.
The 32-year-old grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, and brings in a novel mix of Dutch, West Indian, and Kiwi heritage to the cricketing world.
Van Beek’s paternal grandparents migrated from the Netherlands to New Zealand throughout the 1950s. On his maternal aspect, he proudly claims the esteemed lineage of his grandfather, Sammy Guillen, a former Check cricketer who left an indelible mark by representing each the West Indies and New Zealand.
Logan van Beek (Cricket World Cup Picture)
Logan van Beek’s sporting journey began with promising success within the under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2010, the place he represented New Zealand. His versatility actually shone by as he showcased his basketball abilities as a degree guard, proudly representing New Zealand within the 2009 FIBA under-19 World Championship.
In 2012, van Beek made his cricket debut for the Netherlands within the prestigious ECB40 match, though he needed to initially play as an abroad skilled attributable to ICC laws. His persistence paid off, as three years later, he turned eligible as a neighborhood participant for the Netherlands, marking a major turning level in his profession. It was throughout the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh that he actually introduced his arrival on the worldwide stage.
Whereas representing the Netherlands, van Beek continues to hone his abilities on the home entrance, enjoying for Wellington in New Zealand alongside famend names like Devon Conway and Finn Allen.
Van Beek’s bowling skills have been persistently spectacular all through his profession, along with his standout efficiency of Four for 24 towards Nepal propelling the Netherlands into the Tremendous Sixes of the World Cup Qualifiers. His prowess as a wicket-taker was evident throughout the 2010 Underneath-19 World Cup, the place he claimed 9 wickets in six matches, boasting a median of 20.22 and an financial system price of 4.66.
Logan van Beek’s ODI Information:
Batting: M 21 | I 20 | R 310 | HS 32 | Ave. 20.66 | SR 80.72
Bowling: M 21 | I 21 | W 28 | Finest 4/24 | Ave. 34.50 | Econ. 5.43
