The Netherlands have named former Australia international Ashley Noffke as their new men’s head coach on an initial two-year contract that extends through the end of 2028. Noffke steps into the role to replace Ryan Cook, who is stepping down to spend additional time with his family. The 49-year-old Australian’s immediate focus will center on guiding the squad through the qualification pathways for the 2027 ODI and 2028 T20 World Cups.
Noffke brings extensive playing credentials to the dugout, having represented Australia alongside stints with Queensland, Western Australia, and English counties Durham, Middlesex, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. He also featured for Royal Challengers Bangalore during the inaugural Indian Premier League match in 2008. He concluded his first-class career with 3,766 runs and 386 wickets, becoming just the third Australian to record a season double of 500 runs and 50 wickets—an achievement that secured him State Player of the Year honors.
His coaching resume spans Australia, England, New Zealand, and Asia, featuring a Women’s Big Bash League title and consecutive Coach of the Year honors with the Brisbane Heat, a Women’s National Cricket League championship with the Queensland Fire, and a maiden Hundred title guiding the London Spirit. Following a stint leading Otago’s men’s program in New Zealand, Noffke joined the Pakistan men’s setup in 2025 as assistant coach and bowling lead.
Expressing enthusiasm for the appointment, Noffke emphasized that building strong personal connections would form the foundation of his strategy with the Dutch squad. KNCB CEO Huib van Walsem praised Noffke’s fourteen championships and global background while acknowledging the significant technical, tactical, and fitness advancements achieved under Cook’s preceding tenure. The report also notes that which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups, i’m looking forward to working with the Dutch men’s team. The report also notes that i can’t wait to get started. The report also notes that technically, tactically and in terms of fitness, we thank Ryan Cook for the huge strides he made with the men’s programme. The report also notes that motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward, this is a talented. The report also notes that before the tactic or the plan, my approach starts with connection. The report also notes that noffke doesn’t inherit talent and hope for the best. The report also notes that and we couldn’t be more pleased to have him leading that work, he builds the environment that talent needs to last.
