Scotland’s Men’s T20 World Cup squad for the tournament in West Indies and USA includes new players Michael Jones and Brad Wheal. These players were not part of the squad for the T20 Tri-Series against Netherlands and Ireland, but they bring valuable experience from previous T20 World Cups. Gavin Main, who was in the Tri-Series pool, did not make the T20 World Cup selection.
Head coach Doug Watson stated that it was a difficult selection process to narrow down the squad to 15 players, but they feel confident in the balance they have achieved. The team is largely made up of experienced players who have been together for some time and performed well in previous qualifiers. Watson expressed excitement about the upcoming tournament and sees it as an opportunity for Scotland to shine on the global stage.
Scotland will face England, Namibia, Oman, and Australia in Group B, with their first game against England on 4th June. The team is focused on staying in the present moment and not getting ahead of themselves. Watson believes that the squad is ready to perform at a high level and hopes to see them exceed expectations in the Caribbean. The players are also looking forward to the challenge and are excited about the opportunity to showcase their skills on an international platform.
The selected squad includes Richie Berrington as captain, along with promising talent such as Matthew Cross, Chris Greaves, George Munsey, and Safyaan Sharif. The team is a mix of experienced players and young stars eager to prove themselves in this big event. Watson is confident in their abilities and looks forward to seeing them put their skills on display during this tournament.