TOM BRUCE COMMITS TO SCOTLAND

Tom Bruce has committed his international future to Scotland, having been selected for the forthcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Canada.

Tom Bruce; Pic: Central Districts/Cricket Scotland

Bruce, who qualifies for Scotland through his Edinburgh-born father, represented a Scotland Development side in 2016, before achieving international honours with New Zealand.

The top-order batter has played domestic cricket for Central Districts since 2014, and represented New Zealand 17 times between 2017 and 2020, but has now committed to Scotland.

Tom Bruce said: “There’s a long Scottish history within my family and I know they will be incredibly proud that I am representing Scotland on the world stage.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to play for New Zealand five years ago, and I want to continue to showcase my skills on the world stage, and help the Scotland team achieve success, as I know the group can achieve success and continuing to grow as a team.

“I was involved briefly in the set-up back in 2016, and it was an awesome experience. I played alongside and against a lot of the current group of Scotland players, and it’s been great following their development through the years and I’m looking forward to linking up with them again.

“For me, I want to help the team in any way shape or form to play some consistent quality cricket and ultimately help get us to a World Cup”.

Doug Watson, Scotland Men’s Head Coach, said: “I’m very excited about Tom joining the group. Not only is he a world class cricketer, but he also brings a whole range of experience as he’s played a lot of 50-over and T20 cricket.

“He’s going to add massive value both on the field and off the field in the years ahead, and I’m looking forward to getting him amongst the group, and I’m sure he’ll fit in perfectly well.”