Former New Zealand International Tom Bruce Switches Allegiance Scotland

Tom Bruce, a 34-year-old top-order batter who played 17 T20 internationals for New Zealand between 2017 and 2020, has switched his international allegiance to Scotland, qualifying through his Edinburgh-born father. Bruce, who has been a key player in New Zealand domestic cricket and previously played for a Scotland Development XI in 2016, is set to make his Scotland debut in the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Canada starting August 27. Scotland's head coach Doug Watson and Cricket Scotland's head of performance Steve Snell have expressed enthusiasm about Bruce joining the squad, highlighting his world-class experience and potential to strengthen Scotland's batting lineup. Bruce aims to contribute to Scotland’s success and help them qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup, while also taking pride in representing his Scottish heritage on the international stage. The move comes as Scotland, the current defending champions in the League 2 competition, prepare to face Canada and Namibia, with several regular players unavailable due to personal and professional commitments. Bruce's addition to the team is viewed as a significant boost for Scotland's ambitions and associate cricket overall.