As the ICC T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup begins, many teams have come out to play in the new jersey. The Indian team will also show their new jersey when they take on Pakistan for the first time on October 24. Similarly, Scottish players also started their T20 World Cup journey in brand new kit. However, it may come as a surprise to many that the designer of the Scotland men’s cricket team jersey is a 12-year-old girl.
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This was disclosed by Cricket Scotland itself on Twitter. The kit was designed by 12-year-old Rebecca Downey who lives in Haddington, East Lothian. “She was following our first game on TV, proudly sporting the shirt she designed herself. Thanks again Rebecca,” Cricket Scotland tweeted sharing a picture of herself wearing Rebecca’s jersey. In the picture, a 12-year-old boy is smiling while standing in front of a TV set playing a Scotland match.
The Scottish jersey has several shades of purple, with the country’s name printed on the front in white. Many users were also surprised to know that the jersey designer of the Scotland cricket team is actually a 12-year-old girl.
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“And you guys [are] not kidding? World Cup Kit Designed by 12yo. Magical,” said a user.
Meanwhile, Scotland, led by Kyle Coetzer, began their T20 World Cup journey by handing a shocking defeat to Bangladesh – considered the favorites in Group B. The Allies were on one point 53/6, but fought back after Chris Greaves (45). Stabilized the innings with the help of Mark Watt (22).
Greaves saved Scotland with the ball and dismissed Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim at crucial stages to help Bangladesh chase down 141. Scotland eventually won the match by six runs.
Scotland continued the winning momentum in their second match against Papua New Guinea as they beat the inexperienced nation by 17 runs. Its next match is against Oman on Thursday.
Eight teams are fighting for four places in the Super 12 stage. India, Australia, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Afghanistan are automatic qualifiers for the Super 12.
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