Cricket’s calendar just got a shake-up: Scotland is the new kid on the block for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, filling Bangladesh’s void. Starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, the marquee event gains an underdog narrative.
BCB’s no-go on India-based league matches, fueled by post-Mustafizur IPL security jitters, led to their exit. Proposals for Sri Lanka shifts or Ireland swaps fell flat against ICC rules, ushering Scotland in.
Chairman Wilf Walsh didn’t mince words post-Jay Shah’s call: thrilled acceptance for a squad raring to go. Weeks of training culminate in an India-bound trip for vital adjustment.
CEO Trudy Lindblad called it a ‘stellar opportunity’ in tough straits, with the team poised to dazzle global audiences.
In Group C, Scotland faces England, Italy, Nepal, West Indies—three in Kolkata, one Mumbai showdown. Selections imminent.
This move highlights associate teams’ ascent, potentially scripting fairy tales. Eyes on Scotland to stun the cricketing world.