Durham Cricket wicket-keeper batsman Tom Mackintosh has been named in the Scotland squad for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean early next month.
Mackintosh will be vice-captain for the up and coming tour with Charlie Peet of Grange Cricket Club leading the side for the tournament.
Scotland Men’s Under 19 Head Coach Gordon Drummond has announced a squad of 15 to travel to the West Indies next month after his side were given a last-minute ticket to the event having narrowly missed out on direct qualification.
Scotland, were beaten to the final qualifying spot by Ireland in the European regional qualifying event in September, but were given a second chance when New Zealand withdrew due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and will play in Group D with the host nation, Australia and Sri Lanka.
Head Coach Drummond said: “The squad are excited about the opportunity of playing against the best players in the world at their age. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience the cricketing culture in another part of the world, continuing their development and showcasing what they can do.
“We have selected a strong squad that covers all bases with 5 players having had previous U19 World Cup experience. We know life in a managed environment is tough so the quality of support staff we have assembled will be a huge asset for the trip. Our preparation has gone well within our restrictions, and the guys are looking forward to getting back on the field asap in the new year.”
Scotland will be in action on the first day of the competition, which runs from 14 January until 5 February, taking on Sri Lanka in Guyana.
The format sees the top top two teams from each of the four groups advance to the Super League will the remaining teams feature in a Plate competition.
Travelling squad:
Jamie Cairns (Grange CC), Christopher Cole (Hampton Wick Royal CC), Aayush Dasmahapatra (Aberdeenshire CC), Olly Davidson (Harborne CC), Sam Elstone (Weston-Super-Mare CC), Sean Fischer-Keogh (Greenock CC), Gabriel Gallman-Findlay (Taunton CC), Jack Jarvis (Grange CC), Rafay Khan (Renfrew CC), Tom Mackintosh (vc) (Durham Cricket/Newcastle CC), Muhaymen Majeed (Renfrew CC), Ruaridh McIntyre (Carlton CC), Charlie Peet (c) (Grange CC), Lyle Robertson (Falkland CC), Charlie Tear (wk) (West Chiltington and Thakeham CC)
Fixtures
Friday 14 January – Sri Lanka v Scotland, Everest Cricket Club, Guyana
Monday 17 January – West Indies v Scotland, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
Wednesday 19 January – 19 January – Australia v Scotland, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis