Fairtree gets behind the Netherlands National Cricket Team ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022

Date: 14 October 2022

The KNCB and Fairtree partnership started in 2021. Fairtree has long invested in the development of cricket at grassroots levels and, in 2018, expanded their focus with the commencement of their partnership with Gary Kirsten Cricket (GKC), a world-leading cricket academy established by international cricket legend, Gary Kirsten. Fairtree is the primary partner of GKC and shares the organisation’s rich ethos of creating an environment for individuals to flourish and reach their full potential.

The Netherlands National Cricket Team is led by captain Scott Edwards and head coach Ryan Cook. Gary Kirsten has just joined the Netherlands’ coaching staff, along with former Australian all-rounder Dan Christian, ahead of the group stage matches for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Kobus Nel, Fairtree Group CEO, who has a long-held passion for cricket, says: “We are proud to be the official partner of the Dutch Men's Cricket Team and to support them in their quest to advance through to the Super 12 in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and we wish the team well in the final stretch.”

“Cricket is a fantastic sport that connects people from all backgrounds. The KNCB’s vision to develop and further the game of cricket in the Netherlands and to unite all cricket-loving Dutch residents remains a cornerstone of our partnership. I think there are so many life lessons to be learned from the sport. I also firmly believe that it is important for corporates to get involved in cricket development in the Netherlands and across the world to enable more young talented players to develop and, as individuals and as players, reach their potential and fulfil their life callings,” he adds.

The Netherlands National Cricket Team is in Group A and takes on the United Arab Emirates, Namibia, and Sri Lanka in the Group stage matches on October 16, 18 and 20, respectively - with the top two teams advancing through to the Super 12s.

About Fairtree

Established in 2003, Fairtree is a leading global investment manager that manages alternative and long-only investment portfolios across all global asset classes. As a trusted investment partner, the firm continually strives for investment excellence and delivering consistent and competitive returns while pursuing its purpose of enriching the lives of all its stakeholders. 

Fairtree manages around USD 7 billion in award-winning diverse global portfolios from South Africa, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The firm prides itself on its acclaimed specialist teams with meticulous top-down and bottom-up analysis, ensuring a diversified and holistic approach.