Scotland is preparing for a second chance at T20 World Cup gold as the scene is prepared for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024. The team is loaded with skill and expertise. A solid core of players who have contributed to Scotland's recent success in T20 cricket make up this year's squad.
Starting on May 18, Scotland will play a tri-series against the Netherlands and Ireland as part of their last preparations for the 2017 event. In addition to the 13 players that were already chosen, Brad Wheal (Hampshire) and Michael Jones (Durham) have been added to the Scotland team for the tri-series against the Netherlands and Ireland in May.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Richie Berrington (Captain) | Batsman |
| Matthew Cross | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Bradley Currie | Batsman |
| Chris Greaves | Bowler |
| Oliver Hairs | Batsman |
| Jack Jarvis | Bowler |
| Michael Jones | Batsman |
| Michael Leask | All-rounder |
| Brandon McMullen | Batsman/All-rounder |
| George Munsey | Batsman |
| Safyaan Sharif | Bowler |
| Chris Sole | Bowler |
| Charlie Tear | Batsman |
| Mark Watt | Bowler |
| Brad Wheal | Bowler |
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As captain, veteran all-rounder Richie Berrington will guide the Scottish attack. Having played for Scotland in many international matches, he offers the team a plethora of knowledge and leadership abilities.
Doug Watson will coach the team, and he says, 'It was a really difficult selection meeting, and it's never easy to narrow it down to a squad of fifteen.' I believe it was ultimately about finding the proper balance for the team, which we believe we have achieved here. It's great that we have some of our county players available, and we're quite thrilled about the fifteen we've picked, so we can look forward to what comes next.'
'Having Michael Jones and Brad Wheal available with their experience from past T20 World Cups is critical for the group. 'I'm looking forward to meeting them both, getting to know them, and seeing their skills up close,' he says.
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Brad Wheal, a fast bowler, and veteran batsman Michael Jones are back in the lineup, providing stability and firepower to the group. Both players had a key role in Scotland's 2022 T20 World Cup victory.
The Scottish team possesses an even distribution of both youth and experience. Wicket-keeper Matthew Cross, along with powerful batter George Munsey, will try to establish a firm foundation at the top of the order. In the bowling department, spinners Mark Watt and Safyaan Sharif provide control and the ability to take wickets.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Scotland vs England | Barbados |
| June 7 | Scotland vs Namibia | Barbados |
| June 9 | Scotland vs Oman | Guyana |
| June 16 | Scotland vs Australia | St Lucia |
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