Scotland have handed a primary call-up to seamer Zainullah Ihsan for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.

The 19-year-old was born in Afghanistan and got here to the UK as an unaccompanied asylum seeker earlier than being granted refugee standing in 2022.

He had solely ever performed tapeball cricket earlier than arriving in Glasgow, the place he joined GHK cricket membership.

He grew to become eligible to play for Scotland final 12 months and will make his full worldwide debut on the World Cup having beforehand represented Scotland A.

Finlay McCreath, Oliver Davidson and former New Zealand cap Tom Bruce are additionally included, whereas captain Richie Berrington is one in all 11 gamers who featured on the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Hampshire’s Scott Currie was ineligible for choice having appeared as an alternative fielder for England throughout their T20 sequence towards Eire final 12 months.

“The teaching employees, selectors and I are all actually excited in regards to the squad that has been picked,” head of efficiency Steve Snell stated.

“We really feel it is well-balanced and caters for lots of various eventualities and challenges that the group will face in India.

“There’s clearly an ideal alternative for Zainullah Ihsan, and every time he is performed at youth stage or for the ‘A’ squad he is proven an thrilling vary of abilities and bowled at real tempo.

“We’re delighted for him and excited to see how he performs on his first worldwide tour.

“Oli Davidson has labored tirelessly at his abilities and proven super want and work ethic in latest months to enhance, and he additionally completely deserves his call-up.

“All of the gamers are actually excited to tackle the perfect on the planet and grasp the chance that has been afforded to them. The squad is stuffed with high-quality cricketers able to carry out, and they’re eager to make an affect on the large stage.”

Scotland didn’t qualify for the match after dropping to Jersey and Italy in qualifying, however had been handed a late call-up after Bangladesh determined to boycott the occasion.

Scotland, ranked 14th on the planet, changed the absent Bangladesh as they had been the highest-ranked group not already on the match and can take their place in Group C.