Scotland announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Afghanistan-born pacer included

Scotland are placed in Group C in ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka.

Scotland have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The side will be captained by Richie Berrington.

The squad features a strong core with 11 players retained from the 2024 T20 World Cup squad, including experienced campaigners like George Munsey, Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, and Chris Greaves.

Key inclusions are explosive batters such as Brandon McMullen and the newly qualified Afghanistan-born fast bowler Zainullah Ihsan, who brings genuine pace and excitement as a debutant on the international stage.

Newcomers to T20 World Cup 2026 like Tom Bruce, Finlay McCreath, and Oliver Davidson add fresh energy, while the bowling attack is bolstered by the likes of Bradley Currie and Bradley Wheal.

As last minute entrants to the T20 World Cup 2026, Scotland will be eager to make the most of an unexpected opportunity that arose after Bangladesh withdrew from the tournament due to security concerns.

When they previously featured in the T20 World Cup 2024, Scotland impressed with a memorable run that included wins over Namibia and Oman, along with a near-upset against Australia. They also showed promise against England in that campaign, before rain ultimately forced the match to be abandoned.

Scotland squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.

• Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis
• Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, with the tournament running through March 8.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, with the tournament running through March 8. Scotland are placed in Group C alongside England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies.

Their campaign starts on February 7 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where they face West Indies in the opening group fixture. Scotland then play Italy in Kolkata on February 9, England in Kolkata on February 14, and Nepal in Mumbai on February 17.

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