Colin Niel Ackermann (born 4 April 1991) is a Dutch–South African cricketer who plays professionally for Durham County Cricket Club in England and represents the Netherlands at international level. A right-handed batter and off-break bowler, he previously captained Leicestershire County Cricket Club in domestic English cricket.
| Full name | Colin Niel Ackermann |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 April 1991 |
| Nationality | Dutch, South African |
| Domestic team | Durham County Cricket Club |
| International team | Netherlands |
| International debut | October 2019 |
| Leicestershire captaincy | 2020–2022 |
Ackermann is of South African origin and qualifies to play for the Netherlands through eligibility recognised by the International Cricket Council. His career has been built primarily in English county cricket, where he has been a regular feature of the domestic circuit.
Ackermann has played county cricket in England, including a significant spell with Leicestershire County Cricket Club, where he served as club captain from 2020 to 2022. He subsequently joined Durham County Cricket Club.
He made his international debut for the Netherlands in October 2019, going on to feature for the side in international fixtures across formats.
Ackermann is among the prominent overseas-qualified players to have led an English county side, and he has been a key figure for the Netherlands national team during a period of expanding international fixtures for Associate nations.