Scotland recall Currie and English for Nepal and USA series 2026

Scotland named Brad Currie and Michael English in their squad for upcoming Cricket World Cup League 2 matches against Nepal and USA in 2026.

Scotland squad updates Scotland has named Sussex fast bowler Brad Currie and batsman Michael English in their squad for the Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures against Nepal and USA this month. Currie, aged 27, did not participate in last month's trip to Namibia due to illness, while captain of Ferguslie Michael English returns after scoring a century in his only previous match against Namibia in July 2024. Ayr spinner Ollie Jones, aged 19, earns his first international call-up after strong performances at the Under-19 World Cup, though Hampshire batsman Ali Orr misses out despite earlier speculation. ## Player availability reasons Hampshire's Ali Orr impressed for Scotland A against Jersey last month but remains excluded from the squad. He has not featured in any of Hampshire's four County Championship games this season. Orr joins a list of unavailability that includes Chris McBride and Mackenzie Jones, who are out due to county commitments, work schedules, or personal reasons. Currie's absence from Namibia was due to illness. ## Series context and goals Scotland currently sits second in the CWCL2 standings, trailing only the USA. The team will face the USA and Nepal twice each in Kirtipur, aiming to secure qualification for next year's global qualifier for the ICC Men's World Cup. Scotland head coach Owen Dawkins expressed excitement about the trip to Nepal, highlighting the passionate crowd and strong opponents. ## Coach's pre-series remarks Dawkins said, 'It's exciting to have the opportunity to travel to Nepal and play this series against two very strong sides.' He added, 'The country is hugely passionate about cricket, and the crowds are always very vocal and fun to play in front of.' Scotland has faced Nepal before, including matches in Dundee last summer and at the recent ICC T20 World Cup, where they narrowly lost a thrilling encounter. ## Scotland's squad list Scotland's squad for the series includes: Richie Berrington (Clydesdale), Matthew Cross (Heriot's), Bradley Currie (Sussex), Jasper Davidson (Grange), Oliver Davidson (Carlton), Michael English (Ferguslie), Owen Gould (Grange), Jack Jarvis (Grange), Ollie Jones (Ayr), Michael Leask (Forfarshire), Finlay McCreath (Grange), Brandon McMullen (RH Corstorphine), George Munsey (RH Corstorphine), Safyaan Sharif (Perth Doo'cot), Mark Watt (Heriot's). ## Match schedule details All matches will take place at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Nepal, with start times set for 04:45 BST. The fixtures are part of Scotland's push to secure a spot in the 2026 global qualifier for the ICC Men's World Cup through the CWCL2 standings.