Summary
In 2024, the Scotland women's cricket team got recognized as the national team of the year after their first World Cup. However, they currently have no games planned, mainly due to high costs and insufficient funding, making it hard for them to keep up with other teams.
Key Facts
- Scotland women's cricket team played in their first World Cup in 2024.
- The team was named Scotland's team of the year in December 2024.
- They currently have no scheduled games and haven't played at home since 2023.
- Funding issues prevent them from organizing matches easily.
- Hosting a series can cost between £75,000 and £100,000, which is financially challenging.
- Associate countries like Scotland have to arrange fixtures themselves, unlike Full Members.
- Cricket Scotland receives about £1.3 million annually from the ICC, which is used for all their programs.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) receives over £30 million annually from the ICC.
- ECB says they support Scotland by organizing junior fixtures but prioritize ICC Full Member obligations.
- Scottish players express frustration due to lack of games and opportunities for growth.
