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EDINBURGH: Cricket Scotland (CS) on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
38-year-old batter Richie Berrington will continue to lead the European side at the 20-team marquee event, with selectors largely backing experience as 11 players from the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA retained their places.
The squad also sees fresh faces, with Tom Bruce, Finlay McCreath and Oliver Davidson set to make their World Cup debuts.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan-born fast bowler Zainullah Ihsan earned his maiden international call-up after recently becoming eligible to represent Scotland.
In addition to the main squad, Cricket Scotland named two travelling and three non-travelling reserves, while clarifying that all selections remain subject to visa approvals, following Scotland’s late inclusion in the tournament after replacing Bangladesh.
Scotland will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the West Indies on February 7 in Kolkata, followed by group-stage fixtures against Italy on February 9 and England on February 14 at the same venue.
The European side will then head to Mumbai to face Nepal on February 17 in their final group match.
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
