Formed in 2013, Liege boast a strong mix of young and experienced players in their ranks with international experience who will be keen to show their talent to a global audience. Liege will travel from across the border in Belgium to take part in FanCode ECS Netherlands Capelle, having featured in ECS Belgium last season. LIE ended with a 1-1 record in the group stages while their Shield Final was abandoned. On Dutch soil, LIE will be keen to go deep in the tournament this time around.
European Cricket Series Belgium 2020
LIEGE (LIE)
Captain: Umair Butt
Wicketkeeper: Sultan Ali
Projected Top Four: Manpreet Singh, Muneeb Muhammad, Umair Butt, Burhan Niaz
Projected Opening Bowlers: Sohail Chaudhary, Adnan Razzaq
Spin Options: Umair Butt, Shafiullah Zakhel
LIEGE Key Players:
Burhan Niaz, 17-year-old capable all-rounder, right hand batsman with solid technique, can accelerate at will. Bowls medium pace and can swing the ball, plays for Belgium National team, wreaked havoc on debut, running through the Malta batting lineup with man of the match figures of 4-8 in his four overs which also included a maiden in the T20I series.
Adnan Razzaq, all-rounder, will take the new cherry for LIE, can also bowl good yorkers in the death overs. A pinch hitter in the middle order and also a member of the current Belgium National team.
Sohail Chaudhary is one of the top bowlers in Belgium who generates serious swing. Not express pace but is very effective with his line and length.
Umair Butt, captain, all-rounder, good top order batsman, bowls leg spin and has many variations up his sleeve. Can take the game away from the opposition on his day and has represented Belgium in the past.
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