Scotland finally accepted ICC's invite to play in 2026 T20 World Cup

Cricket Scotland confirmed its men's team will replace Bangladesh in Group C at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, held in both India and Sri Lanka, following Bangladesh's sudden withdrawal. The International Cricket Council extended a formal invitation earlier today, which Scotland accepted immediately.

Trudy Lindblade, Cricket Scotland Chief Executive, expressed deep gratitude for this "exciting opportunity" to compete on the global stage, though she acknowledged the unique, challenging circumstances involved. She stated the squad, already training for tours, is preparing to arrive in India imminently to acclimatize. "We are ready to contribute to a fantastic World Cup," Lindblade noted.

Chair Wilf Walsh welcomed a direct call from ICC Chair Jay Shah confirming the offer. Walsh accepted on behalf of the team, emphasizing they are "willing and ready to go." This unexpected inclusion allows Scotland to perform before millions of supporters, marking a thrilling, significant chapter for the nation's cricketers.