In a dramatic turn of events for the international cricket calendar, scotland has officially named its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The announcement comes as the European country steps in to replace Bangladesh, which withdrew from the tournament citing security concerns regarding travel India. Now preparing for their seventh appearance on the global stage, the Scots find themselves back in the spotlight under the guidance of newly appointed head coach owen dawkins and the captain’s experienced leadership richie berrington.
After the departure of Bangladesh, Scotland has decided the team for T20 World Cup 2026.
The squad is a strategic blend of seasoned experience and fresh talent, specially designed to deal with the spinning tracks and immense heat of the subcontinent. One of the most notable inclusions is zainullah ehsanAfghanistan-born fast bowler who has recently gained Scottish eligibility. Known for his genuine pace, Ihsan’s inclusion is seen as a wild-card factor that could destabilize the top-order batsmen.
Additionally, the batting lineup gets a significant boost tom bruce. 34 year old ex new zealand The international, who previously earned 17 caps for the Black Caps, has successfully switched allegiances, gaining experience of high pressure in the middle order.
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Tactical depth and the way forward for Scotland in Group C
cricket scotlandperformance chief, steve snellHas expressed immense confidence in the “well-balanced” nature of the team. The selection panel has prioritized versatility while retaining 11 players from the 2024 campaign to ensure stability. This core group includes stalwarts like george munsey, mark wattAnd Safyaan SharifWhose tournament intensity it will be important to be familiar with. Snell also highlighted the rise of ollie davidsonWhose tireless work ethic in recent months has earned him a deserved call-up along with other new faces Finlay McCreath.
Scotland faces a steep climb group cWhere they compete with the giants England and this west indieswith growing partners Nepal And Italy. The stakes are high, but the Scottish camp is unfazed by his last-minute entry. with DawkinsWith Koch, renowned for his technical prowess in Gloucestershire, now manning the ship, the focus turned entirely to technical adaptation to Indian conditions.
The Scots will begin their campaign with a blockbuster opening match against West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 7, 2026. For a team that first participated in the T20 World Cup almost twenty years ago, this tournament represents much more than just a replacement slot; This is a prime opportunity to prove that they are among the elite.
Scotland T20 World Cup 2026 squad:
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, Bradley Wheal.
- Travel Reservation: jasper davidson, jack jarvis
- Non-Travel Reservation: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear
Also read: T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Updated fixtures released as Bangladesh replaces Scotland
