Scotland picks Afghan refugee in Cricket World Cup squad

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

The 19-year-old was born in Afghanistan and came to the UK as an unaccompanied asylum seeker before being granted refugee status in 2022.

He had only ever played tapeball cricket before arriving in Glasgow, where he joined GHK cricket club.

He became eligible to play for Scotland last year and could make his full international debut at the World Cup having previously represented Scotland A.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/crle166zy94o

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val70 · 56-60

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Royrogers · 61-69, M

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val70 · 56-60

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Royrogers · 61-69, M

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Royrogers · 61-69, M

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val70 · 56-60

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Royrogers · 61-69, M

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