DAVID RUSHMERE

David Rushmere brings emerging Dutch cricketing talent and an eye for big scores to the Amsterdam Flames in the European T20 Premier League.

A right-handed batter and wicketkeeper, Rushmere has made his mark on the Netherlands’ domestic cricket scene with Hermes in the Topklasse (the highest domestic 50-over cricket competition in the Netherlands). He announced himself in emphatic fashion, smashing 169 off 140 balls on his debut, including 26 fours and two sixes vs VOC Rotterdam. Reaching his century in just 101 deliveries, he recorded the highest score by a debutant in Dutch cricket, underlining his ability to combine patience with attacking strokeplay.

Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Rushmere has also featured in List A cricket for Boland (Highland in the , scoring 61 runs in two matches, including a half-century. His experience across different cricketing environments has helped shape his approach as a right-handed batter, while his wicketkeeping skills add valuable flexibility to the squad.

At Amsterdam Flames, Rushmere has an opportunity to develop his game alongside established international stars, including the likes of Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane and Tim David, and with the legendary Steve Waugh behind the scenes. His domestic performances suggest a batter capable of building substantial innings, finding boundaries consistently and punishing loose bowling.

As a wicketkeeper-batter representing the larger Dutch contingent, Rushmere offers the Flames local connections, adaptability and considerable potential. The European T20 Premier League provides him with a platform to translate his domestic promise into performances on a bigger stage which could well establish him as a player to watch out for in Dutch cricket.