Several Western powers have banned the export of advanced chip-making equipment to China out of fear of its use to develop high-tech weapons. Beijing has called it “technological terrorism”. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told reporters: “We both have thriving technology sectors that are well matched.” “ASML…makes machines for microchips produced in South Korea. Our […]
“In different parts of the Netherlands, including The Hague, and through our embassies abroad, this week is celebrated with screenings of films brought to you by Movies That Matter, a Dutch organization that draws our attention to rights issues around the world. Screens and promotes attractive films. ” He added. This year, a total of […]
Wilders has been compared to Donald Trump, partly for his swept-back dyed hairstyle which resembles the former US president, but also for his statements against immigrants and Muslims. From calling Moroccans “despicable” to organizing competitions for cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, Wilders has made a career out of his self-appointed mission to stop the West’s […]
The Netherlands made an early impact after shocking South Africa but finished bottom of the table with only two wins. Captain Scott Edwards said there were no changes to his team since their previous defeat to England, but he was looking forward to what he felt was “the biggest crowd we have had in the […]
Ben Stokes scored a maiden World Cup century as England recorded a 160-run win over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday as the struggling champions slipped to the bottom of the table. This victory ended the five-match losing streak and England has been out of the race for the semi-finals for a long time. But […]
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said, “We are still dreaming and we are still trying our best to reach the semi-finals. It will be a huge achievement for our country and for me.” “A message for our country. We know people are struggling, we are with them. I dedicate this victory to them.” Afghanistan’s next match […]
Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackerman, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Bas de Leede, Saqib Zulfikar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren. Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Umarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqui. […]
Ahead of the World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Dutch captain Scott Edwards said he is aiming to win his next match in the ongoing tournament. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Scott Edwards said they are hoping to win their last four games of the tournament to […]
“We always love playing in India because of the crowds and facilities. But I have played in Eden before in the 2016 World Cup and hopefully I will play again tomorrow. But as a player I would like to play more.” Bangladesh is not only surrounded by several defeats in the tournament, but is also […]
“There is nothing special for the bowlers,” said Taskin, who conceded 126 runs in three matches and took only two wickets. “It’s kind of bat-friendly, all grounds.” He further added, “But there are some challenges also and it is not all about pace. As we have seen there are express fast bowlers in the world, […]
Thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s World Cup’s fastest century on 40 balls and David Warner’s 104 runs, Australia on Wednesday defeated Netherlands by a record 309 runs in the World Cup and achieved its third consecutive win in the tournament. Maxwell’s innings of 106 runs in 44 balls with the help of nine fours and eight […]
Australia started with two losses but bounced back with the next two losses and are fourth in the 10-team table led by hosts India. The Netherlands will be looking for another upset after defeating South Africa last week. Afghanistan had defeated defending champions England in the previous match at this venue, which also saw the […]
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis said, “We have had three injuries. We have to perform well in both batting and bowling, hopefully we will do well in today’s game. We have had positive things in the last matches, we have really Has batted well. And the bowling unit will have to bowl in partnerships. I […]
Captain Scott Edwards hit an unbeaten 78 while Roelof van der Merwe returned to his homeland with a late cameo as the Netherlands suffered a 245-8 thrashing of South Africa in their World Cup clash on Tuesday. Edwards scored off 69 balls and it included 10 fours and a six. Meanwhile, the 38-year-old Van der […]
South Africa have won both their opening matches in the tournament against Sri Lanka and Australia while the Dutch have lost to Pakistan and New Zealand. The Proteas have made one change with fast bowler Gerald Coetzee returning in place of leg spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, while Logan van Beek has recovered from injury and will […]