Associate cricket rises: Cricket Scotland grabs the ICC lifeline to join the 2026 T20 World Cup sans Bangladesh. Co-hosted spectacle launches February 7 across India-Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh balked at India fixtures, invoking security post-Mustafizur’s IPL snub, seeking Sri Lanka or Ireland tweaks—ICC said nein, Scotland yes.
Walsh’s phone lit up with Shah’s nod; acceptance swift for a battle-ready unit. Lindblad: training tempo ramps to India acclimation.
‘Global stage beckons our lads,’ she affirmed, eyes on fan frenzy.
Group C: England et al., Kolkata trio, Mumbai one-off. Squad news soon.
Underdog entry spices tournament, betting on Scottish grit for magic.