ABTAHA MAQSOOD NAMED IN SCOTLAND T20 WORLD CUP SQUAD

Sunrisers’ Abtaha Maqsood has been named in Scotland’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in the UAE.

Despite losing to Sri Lanka in the final of the qualifying tournament, Scotland were still able to book their place in the UAE, marking their maiden appearance at the tournament. Maqsood featured in all six games in the qualifying tournament, taking nine wickets, at an impressive average of 9.6.

Maqsood said: “I’m so excited to represent Scotland at our first ever World Cup and play against some of the best cricketers in the world! It’s been a dream of mine to play in a World Cup since I first started playing for Scotland 10 years ago and I can’t wait to take this opportunity to finally fulfil that dream.”

Craig Wallace, Scotland Women’s Head Coach said: “This is a special day for everyone connected with this team. To be part of the first group of Scottish players to be selected for a senior Women’s World Cup is a great achievement, and the players and their families should be so proud.”

Scotland’s tournament commences on 3rd October at 11am (BST) when they take on Bangladesh, followed by clashes with West Indies, South Africa and England in the group stages.

SCOTLAND SQUAD FOR ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP

Chloe Abel (Gunnersbury/New Town)

Abbi Aitken-Drummond (Carlton)

Priyanaz Chatterji (South East Stars)

Katherine Fraser (Northern Diamonds)

Saskia Horley (Sydney Thunder & Middlesex)

Lorna Jack-Brown (Grange)

Abtaha Maqsood (Sunrisers)

Rachel Slater (Northern Diamonds)