Middlesex’s Saskia Horley and Abtaha Maqsood have both 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. Both Horley and Maqsood featured in all six games for Scotland in the qualifying tournament.
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
Kathryn Bryce* (Blaze)
Chloe Abel (Gunnersbury/New Town)
Abbi Aitken-Drummond (Carlton)
Olivia Bell (Thunder)
Sarah Bryce (Blaze)
Darcey Carter (Thunder)
Priyanaz Chatterji (South East Stars)
Katherine Fraser (Northern Diamonds)
Saskia Horley (Sydney Thunder)
Lorna Jack-Brown (Grange)
Ailsa Lister (Thunder)
Abtaha Maqsood (Sunrisers)
Megan McColl (Watsonian)
Hannah Rainey (Thunder)
Rachel Slater (Northern Diamonds)
