Tom Bruce, the former New Zealand international cricketer, has officially made the switch to represent Scotland and will feature in their upcoming Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign in Canada starting August 27. Bruce, who qualifies through his Edinburgh-born father, will don the Scottish colors nearly a decade after first appearing in a Scotland Development side in 2016.
A reliable top-order batter, Bruce has been a regular in New Zealand domestic cricket since 2014, representing Central Districts. He also played 17 T20Is for New Zealand between 2017 and 2020 and was most recently seen competing in the Global Super League in Guyana.
From Black Caps to the Thistle
In a statement released by Cricket Scotland, Bruce said, “There’s a long Scottish history within my family and I know they will be incredibly proud. I want to help this team achieve success and play my part in pushing us toward a World Cup.” He added that representing New Zealand had been a great honor, but he’s excited to begin a new chapter with Scotland.
A Return to Familiar Faces and Fresh Goals
Tom Bruce previously played with and against several current Scotland squad members during his short stint in 2016. He’s looking forward to reuniting with familiar teammates and contributing to the team’s development. His goal is to bring consistency, experience, and leadership to help Scotland maintain competitive form in both T20 and ODI formats.
Scotland’s Coach Welcomes Veteran Reinforcement
Doug Watson, Scotland men’s head coach, expressed his excitement about the addition, calling Bruce “a world-class cricketer” who brings depth and leadership. Known for his aggressive style—highlighted by standout Super Smash performances, Bruce’s international experience could prove vital as Scotland chase World Cup qualification.
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