Key players make a comeback in the Scotland squad as they announce their squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.
For the forthcoming massive event in the West Indies and the USA, fast bowler Brad Wheal and top-order batsman Michael Jones are back in the Scotland T20I team.
The pair, who last competed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, have been chosen in the T20 World Cup roster but are not included in the team that will play in the forthcoming T20I tri-series in the Netherlands.
The team led by Richie Berrington will aim to improve on their 2022 campaign, in which they notably defeated the West Indies.
“To have Michael Jones and Brad Wheal available, their experience from previous T20 World Cups is crucial for the group,” head coach Doug Watson said.
“I’m looking forward to meeting them both, getting to know them and seeing their skills up close. The bulk of the squad have been together for a while now and did a fantastic job last summer at both the 50-over Qualifier and the T20 Qualifier.
“It’s nice to have a bit of continuity along the way, although they haven’t played a lot of cricket since. Hopefully we can see the same level from these players, if not higher, when we get to the Caribbean.”
“I’m very excited about what lies ahead, and I think the players are too, the closer we get to it,” Watson added.
“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. We’re done with training now, and we want to play competitive cricket.
“For us as a nation, it’s a real opportunity to shine on the global stage. If you look at the landscape of cricket now, with all the different franchise tournaments available for these guys to play in around the world, this is still the pinnacle. From a personal and team perspective, it’s massive.”
Scotland 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.