T20 World Cup: After Bangladesh's exit, Scotland will leave for India soon
Seventeen years after stepping up for Zimbabwe, who were replaced in the 2009 T20 World Cup edition in England, Scotland will once again benefit from political tensions as Bangladesh play I had refused to travel to India, and has been asked by the ICC to stay out of the 2026 India-hosted edition.
While there is a bubble of politics in the subcontinent, Scotland has announced that they will Are “always ready” to compete, as they respond to last minute invitations, to be part of the World Cup hosted by India. “We also acknowledge that this opportunity is challenging and unique circumstances. Our team has been trained for a few weeks in preparation for the upcoming tours and is now preparing to come to India imminently to adapt to local conditions “This is the T20 World Cup,” said Trudy Lindblade, Cricket Scotland's Chief Executive Officer.
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Scotland currently ranks 14th, but Namibia , missed out on a fourth-place qualifying finish from Europe with lower-ranked teams such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal, USA, A, Canada, Oman and Italy making it ahead of Zimbabwe's He previously played the 2009 T20 World Cup in England after withdrawing from the tournament for political reasons.
Always ready 👊#Foll owScotland pic.twitter.com/bsFDOSAGVb
— Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) 2 January 4, 2026
After Scotland received correspondence from the ICC asking if the men's team would play in the men's T20 World Cup, the team said it would have millions of supporters for the Scotland players. It was an exciting opportunity to compete on the global stage.
Scotland plays England on Valentine's Day and together with Italy, Nepal and the West Indies in Group C, Scotland will play mostly in Kolkata – Three matches – and one in Mumbai.
Cricket Scotland insists the men's team is training to be different a few weeks before the scheduled tour and now to adapt before the tournament starts will travel to India immediately. Scotland is about to announce the selection in the coming days.
While there is a bubble of politics in the subcontinent, Scotland has announced that they will Are “always ready” to compete, as they respond to last minute invitations, to be part of the World Cup hosted by India. “We also acknowledge that this opportunity is challenging and unique circumstances. Our team has been trained for a few weeks in preparation for the upcoming tours and is now preparing to come to India imminently to adapt to local conditions “This is the T20 World Cup,” said Trudy Lindblade, Cricket Scotland's Chief Executive Officer.
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Scotland currently ranks 14th, but Namibia , missed out on a fourth-place qualifying finish from Europe with lower-ranked teams such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal, USA, A, Canada, Oman and Italy making it ahead of Zimbabwe's He previously played the 2009 T20 World Cup in England after withdrawing from the tournament for political reasons.
Always ready 👊#Foll owScotland pic.twitter.com/bsFDOSAGVb
— Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) 2 January 4, 2026
After Scotland received correspondence from the ICC asking if the men's team would play in the men's T20 World Cup, the team said it would have millions of supporters for the Scotland players. It was an exciting opportunity to compete on the global stage.
Scotland plays England on Valentine's Day and together with Italy, Nepal and the West Indies in Group C, Scotland will play mostly in Kolkata – Three matches – and one in Mumbai.
Cricket Scotland insists the men's team is training to be different a few weeks before the scheduled tour and now to adapt before the tournament starts will travel to India immediately. Scotland is about to announce the selection in the coming days.
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Male Brian Bennett stepped out of his crease for the first time and hit a six over the fielder at long-on.
Echoed – a dramatic, pun-filled rendition of their three-syllable first name.
This is what Sitanshu Kotak said about Abhishek before the game.
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When Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie joined hands at 84/6 and took @L0$.
Explains that through Super 8, you cannot always win. Prepare for a potential “slugfest” for those who have already qualified but the adjustment they need will be swift. -What a good choice you have made to join a favorable place.
There are many options on the C surface."
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Had his best first-class performance.
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