The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that twelve year old Marcus Scotland, grandson of St George's Cup Match legend the late Rupert Scotland, has been selected to the Surrey CCC Under 13 County Squad for 2016.
Scotland was recently involved in three weeks of intensive Trials and is now regarded as one of the best 24 Cricketers in his Age Group from the entire Surrey County. It is believed that no Bermudian - at his age - has ever been a colt for one of the 18 major cricket counties in England and Wales.
Last season, Scotland played cricket for three teams - Spencer CC, London Schools and Surrey District (Inner London) primarily as an opening batsman. In August, Scotland top-scored during Bermuda's Under 14 Development Tour of the UK recording three 50s and averaging 64.33 over five matches.
Twelve months ago, the Bermuda Cricket Board assisted the young cricketer with his winter training fees and that support helped to accelerate his development. Having relocated to London last summer to pursue a football career with Fulham FC, Scotland was spotted by former England fast-bowler Alex Tudor after attending a summer cricket camp. He ended up being coached by some of England's best former players including Dean Headley, Ian Salisbury and Tudor.
Lloyd Fray, President of the Bermuda Cricket Board, said: “I am very proud of Scotland’s achievements to date and I look forward to his continuing development. He is part of a very active and sporting family so it is not a surprise to see him thriving in his new environment. I am particularly heartened by the reports of his academic progress which are mirroring his efforts off the field. I fully expect Scotland to continue to represent himself, his family and Bermuda with pride on and off the field.”
The Surrey County Under 13 squad will begin a minimum of 12 intensive sessions beginning in 2016 followed by 10 fixtures between May and August. Scotland has confirmed his availability for the BCB Development Tour to UK in August 2016.
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