Scotland have announced their debut squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Her is how it looks:
Squad: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell.
We will dive into how the squad looks for the debut in the tournament for Scotland.
This article covers the messages from Cricket Scotland’s YouTube video regarding their debut squad for the tournament.
Kathryn Bryce (Cap No. 51)
“Kathryn, aged 10, turned up to take part in these winter nets, and I could see straight away that she was something very special. She was able to bowl fast and straight at that age, and she was giving some of the older girls quite a hard time.”
Sarah Bryce (Cap No. 60)
“Sarah, who had many of the same abilities as Kathryn, was to join her. They are two very special individuals, and I can hardly believe that they’re on the way to a World Cup, which is just phenomenal.”
Chloe Abel (Cap No. 78)
“My coaching journey started with Chloe in the under-15 Tasmanian team and went all the way through to the Tasmanian Tigers program. She’s a determined, competitive character.”
Abbi Aitken-Drummond (Cap No. 30)
“I know everyone is delighted to have seen you grow not only as a cricketer but as a human being, and it’s fantastic to see you as a role model for so many. So many people say so many positive things about you.”
Olivia Bell (Cap No. 75)
“We, the coaches, were involved with Liv at the start of her cricket career. She’s now playing for Scotland and in the World Cup. Good luck, Liv. I hope you smash it!”
Darcey Carter (Cap No. 76)
“I often said to the under-11 girls, ‘Be the best that you can be and set your sights on playing for Kent or England.’ But thanks to your mom’s roots, you now have a fantastic chance to play international cricket with Scotland.”
Priyanaz Chatterji (Cap No. 44)
“I knew she had a special talent, and I suggested to several people there that we should keep an eye on this young lady. If she stayed with the game of cricket, she could achieve great things, and here we are.”
Katherine Fraser (Cap No. 69)
“Katherine joined the club at 12, and it was obvious even then you were looking at someone who could play any level they wanted. She’s so talented but worked so hard in our game and put so much thought into it.”
Saskia Horley (Cap No. 74)
“After trying numerous sports as a youngster, at the age of 10, Saskia decided she wanted to try her hand at cricket. I coached Saskia for the next seven years in boys’ teams, where she was often the only girl.”
Lorna Jack-Brown (Cap No. 37)
“When I first met you, you were a bundle of energy, a bundle of joy, a bit of a pocket rocket, and I’d like to say that nothing’s really changed over the years.”
Ailsa Lister (Cap No. 70)
“Brown Club are really heartened that we’ve played a small part in your development. It’s a testament to your ability and all your hard work, how far you’ve come in the game.”
Abraham Maqsood (Cap No. 56)
“Well, there are two things you notice straight away: one, she comes from a great family, and two, she loves the game. Within a year, at just 12, she was playing for Scotland under-17s, and now, with 100 caps for Scotland.”
Megan McColl (Cap No. 71)
“The girl has so much talent, so much self-belief, that she ended up captaining the Scotland under-15 team in the Scottish Cup finals.”
Hannah Rainey (Cap No. 66)
“I remember our very own corner of green. We started the girls’ quick cricket, and I remember you and Harriet being put in last place and often pulling many a match out of the bag.”
Rachel Slater (Cap No. 73)
“I was immediately struck, not only by her talent, but her enthusiasm and her willingness to learn, and that’s all that any coach ever wants. I’ve been so pleased to follow her progress through Yorkshire, the Diamonds, the 100, and now to see her qualify for the T20 World Cup.”
