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Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award
Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 23, 2024
Calum MacLeod joins Sussex T20 Blast squad as cover for Phil Salt
Scotland batsman starred in ODI victory over England at The Grange in 2018
April 21, 2024
Stuart Whittingham: Gloucestershire seamer retires aged 26 due to back injury
Seamer played five ODIs and three T20Is for Scotland
April 21, 2024
Scotland cancel Australia T20 fixture due to Covid-19 pandemic
The possibility of scheduling the match later in the summer has also been ruled out
April 21, 2024
ICC expands qualifiers for 2021 T20 World Cup to 16 teams
Rather than scrapping it altogether, the global qualifier field will now be split into two eight-team qualifying tournaments
April 21, 2024
Scotland announce 2020 fixtures against New Zealand, Australia
New Zealand will visit Edinburgh for an ODI and a T20I, while Australia will also play a T20I in June
April 21, 2024
FICA recommends protection for players over lost contracts
Their survey of 400 current men's and women's players conducted in 2018-19 suggests 34% of them have experienced late payment or non-payment of wages
April 21, 2024
Euro T20 Slam 2019
Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam
Rashid Khan, Dale Steyn and Babar Azam were among prominent players who were drafted into the six teams that will make up the tournament
April 21, 2024
Euro T20 Slam 2019
Steyn joins Euro T20 Slam as marquee player
The league jointly hosted by Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland has already attracted several prominent cricketers from across the world
April 21, 2024
Scotland news
Kyle Coetzer's 'shock' and MBE honour in Queen's Birthday list
The Scotland captain has been recognised for services to cricket where he has achieved some notable milestones
April 22, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, The Grange
George Munsey 'gutted' despite career-best innings after Scotland fall short
The left-hander briefly threatened to haul down Scotland's revised DLS target with a thrilling assault full of audacious sweeps and reverse-sweeps
April 24, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Edinburgh
Dimuth Karunaratne eases self-doubts with composed knock
Having not played ODIs since the 2015 World Cup, Sri Lanka's new captain couldn't have asked for a better initiation again
April 22, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, The Grange
Pradeep leads the way as Sri Lanka break win-less streak
For Scotland, Michael Leask has replaced Richie Berrington, who is out with a broken finger
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Eadinburgh
Persistent rain washes out series opener
After waiting through close to five hours of on and off drizzle, umpire Gregory Brathwaite delivered the news, turning Tuesday's second ODI into a series decider
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Edinburgh
Tune-up time for Sri Lanka ahead of World Cup against Associates on the rise
Sri Lanka arrive in Edinburgh having lost eight straight ODIs and new captain Dimuth Karunaratne must now not only band together a struggling team, but also prove his own worth in the XI
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Edinburgh
Rain and Rahmat Shah foil Scotland despite Calum MacLeod hundred
Afghanistan kept up with the asking rate as the rains came in after Scotland had posted a challenging 325 for 7
April 23, 2024
Scotland v Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Edinburgh
Scotland's Mark Watt shines brightly after slow-burn start
From being taken down by Mohammad Shahzad to winning the rematch and helping topple England, Mark Watt is on the rise
April 21, 2024
Hamid Hassan winds back the clock in return for Afghanistan in Scotland
Will absence of Afghanistan's IPL stars prove hubristic in Edinburgh?
April 23, 2024
Afghanistan in Scotland 2019
Tom Sole, Brad Wheal return for Scotland for two ODIs against Afghanistan
Medium-pace bowlers Ruaidhri Smith and Adrian Neill as well as left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir and legspinner Chris Greaves, meanwhile, have all been omitted
April 21, 2024
Scotland news
Scotland spinner Con de Lange dies aged 38
The 38-year-old left-arm spinner, who played 21 international games for Scotland, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour last year
April 22, 2024
Oman v Scotland, 1st one-dayer, Al Amarat
Oman 24 all out after Scotland bowlers wreak havoc
Scotland's openers Coetzer and Cross finished the game with 280 balls to spare
April 21, 2024
Oman v Scotland, Quadrangular T20I series, Al Amerat
Scotland bowlers smother Oman, storm to T20I Quad Series title
Adrian Neill, Mark Watt claim three wickets each to clinch tournament for Scotland
April 22, 2024
Ireland v Scotland, T20 Quadrangular
Kyle Coetzer and George Munsey trump Ireland record in Scotland's six-wicket win
Scotland steal a march on rivals after Mark Watt ends burgeoning stand in Al Amerat
April 24, 2024
Netherlands v Scotland, Quadrangular T20I Series 2019, Al Amerat
Klaassen and Visee help Netherlands topple Scotland
The left-arm quick was able to arrest a fast start from the opposition while the opener helped seal a straightforward chase with a career-best 71
April 21, 2024
Women's World T20 Qualifier, Semi-finals
Bangladesh, Ireland secure Women's World T20 berths
Bangladesh will aim to build on their Asia Cup success as they square off against Ireland in Saturday's final
April 22, 2024
Scotland v Netherlands, Tri-series final, Deventer
Munsey, Berrington, Cross break Scotland records in title win
They posted their highest total in T20Is and secured their biggest victory in the format, much to the chagrin of their opponents Netherlands
April 21, 2024
T20I tri-series, Netherlands
Coetzer, Munsey set up Scotland's title bout
Winner of Wednesday's final tri-series fixture between the two sides will clinch the title, although Netherlands can lift the cup even with a tie
April 21, 2024
Ireland v Scotland, 4th match, Netherlands Tri-nation series, Deventer
Stirling stars with 81 but Ireland tie against Scotland
It was only the 10th time in T20I cricket that a game ended in a deadlock
April 22, 2024
Scotland v Ireland, tri-nation series, Deventer
Balbirnie 74 sets up Ireland's first win of the tri-nation series
Ireland avoided a third-straight loss in the tournament after beating Scotland by 46 runs in Deventer
April 22, 2024
Scotland v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Edinburgh
Malik, Usman lead Scotland rout of 84 runs
Scotland made one change to their XI, meaning they fielded the same side that beat England on Sunday
April 23, 2024
Scotland v Pakistan, Only T20I, Edinburgh
Sarfraz and Shadab, the stars of a power-packed show
Scotland have made just one change from the side that beat England, replacing seam bowler Chris Sole with left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Edinburgh
Can Scotland topple the No.1 T20I team too?
Two days after beating the No.1 ODI team England, Scotland will look to upset Pakistan
April 22, 2024
Scotland v England, only ODI, Edinburgh
Victory over England makes up for World Cup heartbreak - Safyaan Sharif
Scotland mark their return to action after World Cup elimination with a historicvictory over England
April 21, 2024
Scotland v England, only ODI, Edinburgh
Record-breaking Scotland defeat No. 1 ranked England
Stats highlights from Scotland's 371-run blitz versus Engand
April 21, 2024
Scotland v England, Only ODI, Edinburgh
Brilliant Scotland back up Calum MacLeod's 140* to seal first-ever win over England
A slight surprise for Scotland was the omission of ex-captain Preston Mommsen, who came out of retirement last year to make himself available for home internationals
April 21, 2024
Scotland v England, only ODI, Edinburgh
Scotland have point to prove in rare match-up with neighbours England
Sunday presents Scotland with an opportunity to show they are deserving of more fixtures against England, let alone other Full Members
April 21, 2024
Scotland v West Indies, World Cup qualifier, Super Six, Harare
'We don't deserve what's happened to us'
An iffy lbw decision followed by rain left Scotland so near, yet so far away from achieving their World Cup dream. For an Associate side that beat Afghanistan, tied with Zimbabwe and went toe-to-toe with West Indies, it was a cruel end to their qualifying
April 23, 2024
Scotland v West Indies, World Cup qualifier, Super Six, Harare
'Two critical moments in two critical games have potentially cost us' - Coetzer
While Scotland's captain rued his team's bad luck with lbw decisions, West Indies' Jason Holder pointed out that the availability, or otherwise, of the DRS was not under his control
April 23, 2024
Scotland v West Indies, World Cup qualifier, Super Six, Harare
Relief for West Indies, heartbreak for Scotland
The two-time champions sealed a berth in the 2019 World Cup when rain arrived with Scotland five runs short of the DLS par score
April 21, 2024
ICC World Cup Qualifiers
'Loss will put us into gear for West Indies game' - Coetzer
The Scotland captain didn't regret his decision to bowl first; hopes loss serves as a wake-cup call ahead of a must-win game
April 21, 2024
Ireland v Scotland, World Cup Qualifier, Super Sixes, Harare
Ireland give themselves 'a lifeline of hope'
Batsman Andy Balbirnie, the Man of the Match, gave a lot of credit for the win to fast bowler Boyd Rankin
April 23, 2024
Ireland v Scotland, World Cup qualifier, Super Sixes, Harare
Balbirnie's century keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive
Boyd Rankin snuffs out four wickets in tight chase to put an end to Scotland's unbeaten run in the tournament
April 21, 2024
World Cup Qualifier 2018
The painfully small margins in Associate cricket
Nepal has gained ODI status for the first time winning absolute nail-biters, but the teams that lost by such small margins also deserve a shot at more funding and better recognition
April 21, 2024
Scotland v UAE, World Cup Qualifier, Super Six, Bulawayo
Cross, Macleod lead Scotland to thumping win
The second-wicket pair added 161 to propel Scotland to 322 for 6, their fourth-highest ODI total, which ended up proving well beyond UAE's reach
April 21, 2024
Zimbabwe v Scotland, World Cup qualifier, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe 'dodged a bullet there' - Cremer
Graeme Cremer accepted that Scotland had the game in the bag before Blessing Muzarabani took the last wicket standing to seal a tie
April 21, 2024
Zimbabwe v Scotland, World Cup qualifier, Bulawayo
Muzarabani holds nerve to give Zimbabwe thrilling tie
With one to defend off the last over, the seamer started with a wide but then had Scotland's No. 11 Brad Wheal caught behind with his next delivery to spark wild celebrations
April 21, 2024
Nepal v Scotland, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Bulawayo
Coetzer leads Scotland into the Super Sixes
The captain's unbeaten 88 against Nepal led Scotland into the Super Sixes stage of the World Cup Qualifier and one step closer to the showpiece event in England in 2019
April 21, 2024
Hong Kong v Scotland, Group B, ICC World Cup Qualifier
Tom Sole sinks Hong Kong with 4 for 15
The offspinner restricted Hong Kong to just 91, and then the Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer led his side to their second win in two matches
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Scotland, World Cup Qualifier 2018, Bulawayo
MacLeod counters Rashid threat in style
The Scotland batsman clinically dismantled ODI cricket's No. 1 ranked bowler during the course of his third 150 plus score in the format
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Scotland, World Cup Qualifier, Group B, Bulawayo
MacLeod's 157* downs Afghanistan in opening-day upset
Rashid Khan endured a difficult captaincy debut, getting out for a first-ball duck and conceding 68 in nine overs as Scotland chased down 256 with 16 balls to spare
April 21, 2024
UAE v Scotland, UAE Tri-Nation Series, Dubai
Rameez propels UAE past Scotland with maiden ODI ton
The middle-order batsman scored an unbeaten 121 and added 125 with Ashfaq Ahmed to help steer UAE to their highest successful chase in ODIs
April 23, 2024
UAE v Scotland, UAE tri-series, Dubai
Scotland score first points, keep UAE winless
Matthew Cross hits maiden ODI century in 31-run victory
April 23, 2024
Ireland v Scotland, tri-series, Dubai
Ireland pile up their highest total in fourth straight win
Scotland made a fist of the 332 chase, with Michael Jones, Calum MacLeod, and Michael Leask making fifties, but they ultimately fell short by 24 runs
April 21, 2024
Ireland v Scotland, Tri-nation Series 2018, Dubai
Rankin three-for, Balbirnie fifty brush Scotland away
Scotland opener Michael Jones made 87 on debut, but the rest of their batsmen crumbled to Boyd Rankin and co. in Dubai
April 21, 2024
WCL Championship
Adnan Mufti hundred in bizarre UAE victory
Kyle Coetzer made 121 off 130 deliveries in Sharjah and so dominant was his Scotland team that Kenya couldn't even match his own score much less aim for a target of 267
April 22, 2024
ICC World Cricket League Championship 2015-17
Scotland, PNG, Hong Kong secure World Cup qualifier spots
Put in to bat, Kenya were bowled out for 146 and watched their opponents bash through to the target with 132 balls to spare
April 22, 2024
ICC WCL Championship, 7th round
ODI League berth, World Cup Qualifier slots at stake in final WCL Championship round
Five teams have a lot riding on the last round of the ICC WCL Championship matches in the UAE this week, from spots in the World Cup Qualifier to a berth in the new ODI League
April 21, 2024
ICC Intercontinental Cup, 7th round
Afghanistan, Ireland prepare for Associate swansong
With the final round of matches in the Intercontinental Cup set to kick off on November 29, it will be the last time these two new Test teams will feature in Associate cricket's most important multi-day tournament
April 21, 2024
Papua New Guinea v Scotland, 2nd ODI, Dubai
Coetzer, Watt seal Scotland's 2-0 sweep
Papua New Guinea's batting underwhelmed again as they conceded the ODI series 2-0 to Scotland with a six-wicket defeat in Dubai
April 21, 2024
Papua New Guinea v Scotland, 1st ODI, Dubai, November 24, 2017
MacLeod, seamers lead Scotland to six-wicket win
Safyaan Sharif and Alasdair Evans shared seven wickets between them to bowl Papua New Guinea out for 147, and Calum MacLeod's unbeaten 60 helped Scotland easily finish the chase
April 24, 2024
Papua New Guinea v Scotland, World Cricket League Championship, Port Moresby
Dai leads Papua New Guinea to second on WCL points table
A five-wicket victory over Scotland in Port Moresby meant they are only two points behind Netherlands
April 24, 2024
Papua New Guinea v Scotland, World Cricket League Championship, Port Moresby
MacLeod 154 propels Scotland past PNG
The No. 3 batsman made the third-highest score for Scotland and led them to their third-largest ODI victory by margin of runs
April 21, 2024
Scotland news
Scotland's Mommsen says lack of fixtures influenced retirement
The former captain has called on administrators to create a more equitable schedule for the Associates to avoid more players leaving the game before their time
April 22, 2024