Time is of the essence in cricket, and Scotland has proven it by announcing their T20 World Cup support staff in double-quick time. Led by head coach Owen Dawkins and assistant Gordon Drummond, the group features spin consultant Monib Iqbal, fielding/assistant coach Paul Tweedy, and S&C coach Jack Bass. Essential backups include doctor Raj McRae-Rutre, Gary Metcalf (physio), and Fiona Rae (manager).
Bangladesh’s abrupt pullout from the 2026 event gifted Scotland entry with a razor-thin 10-day window. Yet, they’ve crafted a cohesive, expert-driven team ready for battle.
Veteran Monib Iqbal, once a Scotland stalwart, reprises his spin coaching role from the 2024 World Cup, ensuring spin threats are neutralized and nurtured.
Somerset’s Paul Tweedy, architect of back-to-back T20 Blast titles (2023, 2025), brings proven winning formulas, Taunton interim leadership, and England Lions polish.
Jack Bass, Nottinghamshire’s conditioning guru, leverages Worcestershire experience and The Hundred franchise work with Trent Rockets for peak athletic output.
Owen Dawkins beamed, ‘Thrilled to lock in our coaching squad for the T20 World Cup. Limited time meant smart choices—diverse pros to pair with Gordon and me. We’ve got a premium collective primed to deliver.’
Group C schedule heats up fast: West Indies clash on Feb 7, Italy on Feb 9, England showdown Feb 14, Nepal finale Feb 17. Scotland’s underdog spirit, fueled by this staff, could spark fireworks.