Bangladesh’s elevation to Test status in 2000, coupled with the increase in the number of participating teams by two, led to room for four Associates at the 2003 World Cup in Africa. The 2007 edition in the Caribbean was even more inclusive, as an unprecedented six Associates featured in it. Continuing our series on Associates at the World Cup, we look back at their performances at these two tournaments. 2003 – Kenya, Netherlands, Namibia and Canada The 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada saw a two-division format consisting of 24 teams, and was won by the Netherlands, who prevailed by two wickets in a thrilling final against a spirited Namibia. Hosts Canada clinched the crucial third place with a five-wicket victory over Scotland. Placed in Group A, the Netherlands began their campaign with promise, as they bowled India out for 204 at Paarl. Though the Oranje lost by 68 runs, Tim de Leede was named man of the match for his haul of 4/35, which included the scalp of Sachin Tendulkar. De Leede starred with the bat in the Netherlands’ second match with 58*, but his team could only manage 142/9 en route to a six-wicket defeat to England. Two tough…