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Action from from Abu Dhabi of Scotland's ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier warm up match against Kenya. Photos copyright Donald MacLeod

Anyone can win at World T20 cricket qualifier...

Callum James Stewart looks at the prospects in Scotland's pool at the World T20 Cup Qualifier in Dubai/Abu Dhabi next week. It's a tough group, with the USA, Afghanistan and Ireland lining up to challenge the Scots as they bid to qualify for their third World T20 Cup finals in a row. But, in the T20 format of the game, anything can happen, and frequently does!

Read Callum's thoughts here

Coaches convene to confer next month
The annual Cricket Scotland Coaches' Conference is one of the best events of the year, at the Inverclyde National Sports Centre in Largs. It's a residential event for those who wish to take in the entire weekend, but you can opt to attend individual days or the closing Dinner... and you can book your place through the CS Shop. But book now, to ensure you don't miss out!

	Find out more about what's planned for Largs here

CASH FOR KIDS?

The CSDT is awaiting applications!

The Cricket Scotland Development Trust was formed a year ago to raise funds for worthwhile cricket projects in Scotland. In their first year, they distributed to five such causes, and are expecting to receive a lot more applications in subsequent years. The application procedure is quick and friendly, and you can check it out on the CSDT website, or directly from the CSDT topline menu item at the top of this page...

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Scotland v United States of America

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier match, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Scotland won the toss and elected to bat.
Scotland on 68 for 3 wickets after 13.2 overs
Last wkt - Watts runout () 6 (7 b 0x4 0x6) SR: 85.71; 42/3(8.2)
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WT20Q: Scotland v USA at Abu Dhabi, Tue 9 Feb 2010

Good morning from Abu Dhabi, where we have the first-ever competitive ICC match between Scotland and the USA. Follow it ball-by-ball above, and with exclusive Scottish commentary below, starting at 06.00 GMT...

66-3
S12: 63-3 Singles off Cush, caution cannot be thrown off
S11: 58-3 More of the same off Dhaniram
S10: 53-3 Hamilton, Watson, taking 2s and 3s off Lennox Cush
S9: 44-3 Watts run out going for second, having scored 6
S8: 40-2 Hamilton four tucked round the corner to fine leg

Last updated: 1 min 11 sec agoFull Commentary | Pics

SCOTLAND v ENGLAND
Saturday 19 June 2010 at Citylets Grange, Edinburgh: BUY TICKETS NOW here

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CRICKET SOCIETY MEETING

Please note change of dates: Mon 8 Feb (Glasgow) and Tue 9 Feb (Edinburgh): guest speaker David Warner, freelance cricket journalist from Yorkshire.

International dates and venues have recently been updated: check them out on the Cricket Scotland Calendar here.

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