Ashley Noffke, 49, is the new men's head coach for the Netherlands. He has signed a two-year contract that will last until the end of 2028. Noffke played for Australia in the past. Noffke will take over for Ryan Cook, who is leaving the position to spend more time with his family. The Australian's first task will be to help the Netherlands qualify for the ODI and T20 World Cups in 2027 and 2028. The role is well-suited for Noffke, who has extensive coaching and playing experience. He played for Australia and had a first-class career that took him to Queensland, Western Australia, four English counties—Durham, Middlesex, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire—as well as Australia. He also played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2008 debut of the Indian Premier League. He was only the third Australian to achieve a season double of 500 runs and 50 wickets, which earned him the title of State Player of the Year. He finished his first-class career with 3,766 runs and 386 wickets. He has worked as a coach in Asia, England, New Zealand, and Australia. With Brisbane Heat, Noffke won a WBBL championship, two Coach of the Year awards in a row, and a WNCL championship with Queensland Fire. Additionally, he helped London Spirit win their first Hundred title. Noffke joined Pakistan's men's team in 2025 as an assistant coach and bowling lead after leading Otago's men's program in New Zealand. Noffke said building connections would be central to his approach with the Netherlands. "Working with the Dutch men's team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups, is something I'm looking forward to. My objective is to aid in the continuation of this talented and driven group's progress and advance the program. Before the strategy or the plan, connection is the first step in my approach. I'm eager to get started. Huib van Walsem, CEO of KNCB, praised Cook's tenure while supporting Noffke's experience and philosophy. "Noffke brings global experience and fourteen championships to this role, and his belief that connection comes before tactics will resonate with this group. "We are grateful to Ryan Cook for the significant technical, tactical, and fitness advancements he made with the men's program. Noffke does not hope for the best and inherit talent. He builds the environment that talent needs to last, and we couldn't be more pleased to have him leading that work."