Scotland Welcomes Back Key Players for T20 World Cup
Scotland’s T20I squad for the forthcoming mega event in the West Indies and USA sees the return of top-order batter Michael Jones and fast bowler Brad Wheal.
Despite their absence from the squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in the Netherlands, both players, who last featured in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, have been selected for the T20 World Cup squad.
Richie Berrington, who will captain the team, aims to surpass their 2022 performance, which included a notable victory over the West Indies.
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Head coach Doug Watson expressed his excitement about the return of Jones and Wheal, stating, “Their experience from previous T20 World Cups is crucial for the group. I’m looking forward to meeting them both, getting to know them and seeing their skills up close.”
Watson also praised the existing squad, who performed admirably in the 50-over Qualifier and the T20 Qualifier last summer. He expressed hope for a similar, if not higher, level of performance in the Caribbean.
As part of their tournament preparation, Scotland will participate in a tri-series with the Netherlands and Ireland, commencing on May 18.
Watson shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming matches, stating, “I’m very excited about what lies ahead, and I think the players are too. We’re getting a few games in before then; we’re off to play Netherlands and Ireland next week, and that’ll be good just to get a bit of competitiveness under our belts.”
He further emphasized the significance of the tournament, stating, “For us as a nation, it’s a real opportunity to shine on the global stage. This is still the pinnacle. From a personal and team perspective, it’s massive.”
Scotland has been placed in Group B of the T20 World Cup, alongside England, Australia, Oman, and Namibia.
Teams have until 25 May to make changes to their squads, after which any alteration will require approval from ICC’s Event Technical Committee.
Scotland’s Squad:
Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal.