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Jack Jarvis Replaces Injured Safyaan Sharif in Scotland's T20 World Cup Squad

The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved Jack Jarvis as a replacement for the injured Safyaan Sharif in Scotland's T20 World Cup squad. Sharif sustained a right groin injury during a team training session, prompting the change. Scotland, already eliminated from the Super Eights, will play their final group match against Nepal in Mumbai. The team, led by Richie Berrington, has won one of its three matches so far in the tournament.

Key Points: Scotland's T20 WC Squad: Jarvis In, Sharif Out

  • Jarvis replaces injured Sharif
  • Scotland eliminated from Super Eights
  • Final match vs Nepal in Mumbai
  • Squad updated for T20 World Cup
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T20 World Cup: Jack Jarvis replaces injured Safyaan Sharif in Scotland squad

ICC approves Jack Jarvis as replacement for injured Safyaan Sharif in Scotland's T20 World Cup 2026 squad ahead of final group match vs Nepal.

"Sharif injured his right groin during a team training session on February 12. - ICC"

New Delhi, February 17

Scotland's Jack Jarvis has been approved as a replacement for Safyaan Sharif by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, according to ICC.

Sharif injured his right groin during a team training session on February 12. He will be replaced by Jarvis, who has played eight T20I matches for Scotland and was already with the squad as a travelling reserve.

The ETC of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 consists of Wasim Khan - ICC General Manager - Cricket (ICC Representative), Gaurav Saxena (IBC Representative), Hemang Amin (Host Representative), and Shaun Pollock (Independent Representative).

Scotland have won one out of their three group-stage matches in the tournament so far, and they will face Nepal on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Richie Berrington-led side started their campaign with a defeat against two-time champions West Indies, but won their next match against the fellow European side, Italy. They fought well with England but eventually lost the match by five wickets in Kolkata.

Scotland were added to the 20-nation tournament in the 11th hour after Bangladesh were dropped from the tournament after refusing to travel to India for their scheduled fixtures.

Scotland have already been eliminated from the next stage of the tournament, which is the Super Eights. West Indies and England have qualified for the Super Eights from Group C. Now, the European side will try to finish their fifth T20 World Cup campaign with one more win over Nepal, when they clash against each other on Tuesday in Mumbai.

Scotland Updated Squad: George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Michael Jones, Tom Bruce, Richie Berrington (c), Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Mark Watt, Brad Currie, Jack Jarvis, Zainullah Ihsan, Brad Wheal, Finlay McCreath, Chris Greaves.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see the committee has Gaurav Saxena and Hemang Amin from India. Good to have host representation. Scotland vs Nepal at Wankhede should be a good match, even if it's for pride now. Hope it's a cracking game!
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Aman W
So Scotland got in because Bangladesh refused to travel here? That's not a great look for Bangladesh cricket. You have to respect the host nation and the tournament. Scotland made the most of their opportunity, gave England a real fight in Kolkata. Respect.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan in Mumbai, I'm looking forward to the match tomorrow! Wankhede is a great venue. It's a shame Scotland are already out, but they can play freely. Hope Nepal puts up a good show too.
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Vikram M
The article mentions the replacement was approved by the Event Technical Committee. The process seems efficient. Injuries are part of the game, but the system to handle them is important. Good to see it working smoothly.
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Karthik V
One win from three matches is not a bad showing for a team that came in last minute. They beat Italy and nearly shocked England. That's the spirit of T20 cricket! Jarvis has big shoes to fill, but wish him the best.

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