Namibia has included seam-bowling all-rounder Alex Volschenk in their squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This decision comes after fast bowler Ben Shikongo was sidelined due to a thigh injury sustained during a match against India on February 12. Volschenk will replace Shikongo for the remainder of the tournament.
The ICC Event Technical Committee approved Volschenk as Shikongo’s replacement. Volschenk, who has featured in five T20Is and as many ODIs for Namibia, also led them in the 2024 Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup. He was already part of the Namibia squad as a traveling reserve.
Under ICC regulations, any replacement player must receive formal clearance from the Event Technical Committee before being officially added to the squad. The committee includes ICC officials and former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock as an independent nominee.
Namibia, participating in their fourth consecutive Men’s T20 World Cup, currently sits at the bottom of Group A with no victories. Their upcoming match against Pakistan will determine their progression in the tournament. If Namibia wins, Pakistan will be eliminated, and the USA will secure the second Super Eights spot alongside India.
