Player: | J Smits |
Event: | ICC World Twenty20 2009 |
DateLine: 6th June 2009
Holland skipper Jeroen Smits was elated and hailed the greatest day in his country's cricket history.
 
Smits was also intent on buying a big round of drinks to celebrate victory over England. 
"This result speaks for itself, doesn't it?" 
Smits used up his $100 daily allowance for the tournament on Friday night at the bar after his team - most of whom are on unpaid leave from their day jobs - scrambled a last-ball win to shock the hosts at Lord's. 
Prior to the tournament, Holland skipper had argued the case for Holland's inclusion in English domestic limited-overs competitions. 
"This result speaks for itself, doesn't it?" said wicketkeeper Smits. "It's a huge victory. 
"Without doubt, the biggest day in Dutch cricket history, and now we are looking to qualify for the Super Eights and maybe the semi-finals. We will all have to get more time away from work - it will cost us a lot of money - but I would love to take some days off."LATEST SCORES
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