Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Scotland Announces T20 World Cup Squad
Scotland has been invited to play in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh decided not to go because of security concerns.
The team is led by Richie Berrington and includes some new players like Zainullah Ihsan, who is from Afghanistan.
They will play their first match against the West Indies in Kolkata.
Before the tournament, they will play practice matches against Afghanistan and Namibia.
The team is excited but also feels bad for Bangladesh, who wanted to play but couldn't.
Everyone is working hard to get their visas so they can travel to India on time.
Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup due to security concerns.
Richie Berrington named captain, with Zainullah Ihsan as the sole uncapped player.
Team includes new players Tom Bruce, Finlay McCreath, and Oliver Davidson.
Scotland to play warm-up matches against Afghanistan and Namibia before the tournament.
Visa approvals are a concern, with contingency plans in place for reserves.
- Who
- Scotland cricket team
- What
- Announcement of squad for T20 World Cup
- When
- Tournament starts on February 7
- Where
- India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- To replace Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup
- Captain
- Richie Berrington
- New Players
- Zainullah Ihsan, Tom Bruce, Finlay McCreath, Oliver Davidson
- Tournament Start Date
- February 7
- Opening Match
- West Indies in Kolkata
- Group Stage Opponents
- England, Italy, Nepal, West Indies
- Pre-Tournament Series
- Warm-up matches against Afghanistan and Namibia
- Visa Concerns
- Players, including Safyaan Sharif, await visa approvals
- Contingency Plan
- Two travelling reserves and three non-travelling reserves
Sources
West Indies name strong squad for T20 World Cup
India offered full security to Bangladesh cricket team: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla
West Indies Announce 15-Member Squad For ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Shai Hope To Lead The Windies
'We absolutely have sympathy for ..': Scotland CEO on last-minute World Cup invite
Cricket Scotland CEO reacts to Bangladesh's dramatic exit from T20 World Cup: 'We absolutely have sympathy'
Berrington to lead Scotland in Men’s T20 World Cup, Ihsan earns maiden call-up
Scotland hopeful of timely Indian visas ahead of T20 World Cup opener
11th hour entrants Scotland announce T20 WC squad, pick uncapped Afghan-born pacer
'We feel for Bangladesh': Scotland reacts to T20 WC call-up
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