Francois Erasmus: From Cricket President to Proud Father at T20 World Cup

• Francois Erasmus, former Namibian cricket president, travels to India to support his son, Gerhard Erasmus, captain of Namibia's T20 World Cup team.
• He joins other player families in queues, highlighting the tight-knit, family-oriented support system for Associate nation teams.
• Despite Namibia's loss to the Netherlands, Francois emphasizes the team's growth and commitment to grassroots development, aiming for future success.
• Gerhard Erasmus, a "cricket nerd" and student of the game, has played for Namibia for 14 years, with his father noting his continuous learning and strong stats.
• Namibia's strategic pivot to white-ball cricket due to cost constraints has led to their fourth consecutive T20 World Cup appearance and significant upsets.