World No 3 Gian van Veen has described playing alongside Michael van Gerwen for the Netherlands at the World Cup of Darts as a 'childhood dream' come true. The pair will team up for the first time at the tournament, which will be held in Frankfurt from June 11-14 and broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Van Veen, currently ranked third in the world, will partner the world No 4 van Gerwen as the Dutch duo aim to bring glory to their nation. The partnership marks a significant moment for van Veen, who expressed his excitement about competing alongside one of the sport's all-time greats.
The World Cup of Darts sees nations compete in pairs, with the Netherlands traditionally among the favorites. Van Veen and van Gerwen will be hoping to build on their individual successes and deliver a strong performance for their country in front of the Sky Sports cameras.