Robertson receives first Scotland call-up as Ihsan & Jones return
Scotland have handed a first senior international call-up to batter Lyle Robertson ahead of August's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Canada and the United Arab Emirates. He is one of three changes to the squad that toured Nepal in May, alongside the recalls of Zainullah Ihsan and Michael Jones, as head coach Owen Dawkins looks to strengthen his options for what will be Scotland's final fixtures in the current CWCL2 campaign.
Falkland's Robertson, who previously represented Scotland at the Under-19 World Cup, joins Ihsan and Lancashire's Jones in the squad, while Michael Leask drops out and the injured Brad Currie and Owen Gould are unavailable. The four matches will be played at Forthill in Broughty Ferry between 3 and 13 August, with Scotland currently second in the table alongside the Netherlands, five points behind leaders the United States.
- Lyle Robertson gets first senior Scotland call-up for League 2 series
- Zainullah Ihsan and Michael Jones also return to the squad
- Four fixtures v Canada and UAE at Forthill, 3-13 August
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The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 is an international tournament where cricket teams compete for points to influence World Cup qualification. Scotland is currently second in the standings, five points behind the United States, with several matches remaining in the competition.
Scotland will play its final matches in this tournament phase during August against Canada and the United Arab Emirates, held in Broughty Ferry. These games are significant as they represent Scotland's last opportunities to earn points and improve their final position in the league.
Cricket teams regularly make squad adjustments ahead of important match series, selecting players they believe offer the best chance of success. For Scotland's final World Cup League fixtures, coach Owen Dawkins has made changes to the squad involving both new selections and recalled players, reflecting his efforts to strengthen the team for these crucial matches.