Scotland Name Squad For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Scotland have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to begin on February 7 and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The European side was confirmed as a participant after the International Cricket Council replaced Bangladesh, following the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision not to send its team to India for the marquee tournament due to security concerns.

Scotland will be led by Richie Berrington, who continues as captain for the global event. The team has a solid history in the competition, having featured in six of the nine editions of the T20 World Cup so far, including appearances in 2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022 and 2024.

In addition to the main 15-member squad, Scotland have also named two travelling reserves and three non-travelling reserves as part of their preparations for the tournament. The management believes the extended group provides flexibility and cover for different conditions and match situations in the sub-continent.

Cricket Scotland Head of Performance Steve Snell expressed confidence in the selected squad and its ability to cope with the challenges of playing in India. “The coaching staff, selectors, and I are all really excited about the squad that has been picked. We feel it’s well-balanced and caters for a lot of different scenarios and challenges that the team will face in India,” Snell said as quoted by ICC.

Snell also highlighted the inclusion of young fast bowler Zainullah Ihsan, calling it a significant opportunity for the player. “There’s obviously a great opportunity for Zainullah Ihsan, and whenever he’s played at youth level or for the ‘A’ squad, he’s shown an exciting range of skills and bowled at genuine pace. We’re delighted for him and excited to see how he performs on his first international tour,” he said.

Praising another call-up, Snell spoke about Oli Davidson’s hard work and determination. “Oli Davidson has worked tirelessly on his skills and shown tremendous desire and work ethic in recent months to improve, and he also thoroughly deserves his call-up. All the players are really excited to take on the best in the world and grasp the opportunity that has been afforded to them. The squad is full of high-quality cricketers ready to perform, and they are keen to make an impact on the big stage,” Snell added.

Scotland have been placed in Group C for the tournament, where they will compete against England, Italy, Nepal and the West Indies. Their opening match will be played on February 7 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where they will face the West Indies.

The Scotland squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 includes Richie Berrington (captain), 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 and Bradley Wheal. The travelling reserves are Jasper Davidson and Jack Jarvis, while the non-travelling reserves are Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride and Charlie Tear.