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India Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Former New Zealand batter to play for Scotland in Cricket World Cup League 2
Tom Bruce, the former New Zealand international, has committed his future to Scotland and will feature in their squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Canada later this month. The 34-year-old right-hander, who represented the Black Caps in 17 T20Is between 2017 and 2020, became eligible for Scotland through his Edinburgh-born connection to Scottish cricket stretches back almost a decade. In 2016, he turned out for Scotland's Development XI, scoring an unbeaten 132 against Durham Academy, but ICC regulations at the time prevented him from making a full international appearance. With eligibility now secured, he is set to add both quality and experience to the Scottish prolific performer for Central Districts in New Zealand's domestic circuit, Bruce has compiled over 6,200 first-class runs at an average of 47.12. His record includes 11 centuries, headlined by a monumental 345 in the 2024–25 Plunket Shield — the third-highest score in New Zealand's first-class history. In the T20 arena, he has surpassed 2,500 runs for the Stags at a strike rate above 140, notching 18 fifties along the way. Speaking on Bruce being named in the squad, Steve Snell, Cricket Scotland Head of Performance, said, 'We're excited to welcome Tom Bruce into the squad for the first time. He has had a very successful career in New Zealand cricket, but he is proud of his Scottish heritage, and we've been in conversations with him for some time about committing to playing for Scotland. He's excited to get involved and sees a huge level of opportunity for both him and the team moving forward.'Currently sitting third in the League 2 standings, Scotland are in a tight race with Canada and Namibia. Bruce's inclusion comes at a crucial point in their World Cup qualification campaign, adding both stability and firepower to a squad aiming to climb further up the Men's Squad for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Josh Davey, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Tear, Mark WattICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Series scheduleAugust 27 – Canada v Namibia – 20:30 IST – 01:30 IST, August 28August 29 – Namibia v Scotland – 20:30 IST – 01:30 IST, August 30August 31 – Canada v Scotland – 20:30 IST – 01:30 IST, September 1September 2 – Canada v Namibia – 20:30 IST – 01:30 IST, September 3September 4 – Namibia v Scotland – 20:30 IST – 01:30 IST, September 5September 6 – Canada v Scotland – 20:30 IST – 01:30 IST, September 7- Ends
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former NZ international Bruce joins Scotland
Experienced top order batter Tom Bruce has committed to Scotland and is in line to make his debut in the upcoming World Cup League 2 Series matches against Canada and Namibia. The 34-year-old with an Edinburgh-born father played 17 Twenty20 internationals for his native New Zealand between 2017-20. Somerset bowler Josh Davey, 35, returns, having last featured at the 2022 T20 World Cup. The squad announcement for the four-match visit to King City near Toronto (29 August - 6 September) explains that "several players were unavailable due to work, personal circumstances or county commitments." Michael Jones, Brad Wheal, Scott Currie and Michael English are among those not included. Bruce, who has had spells with Sussex and Lancashire, featured for the Scotland development team in 2016 before breaking through with New Zealand. "He has had a very successful career in New Zealand cricket, but he is proud of his Scottish heritage and we've been in conversations with him for some time about committing to playing for Scotland," said Cricket Scotland head of performance Steve Snell. "He's excited to get involved and sees a huge level of opportunity for both him and the team moving forward. "It's excellent to have Josh Davey back, as he's been unavailable to us for some time due to his county commitments. We've remained in constant dialogue with Josh during that time and he's always expressed his desire to continue to play for Scotland." Defending champions Scotland sit third in the eight-team table, with 11 wins and seven defeats from their 20 matches. Canada and Namibia and fifth and sixth respectively, although the former are just four points behind the Scots. It will be Scotland's first outing since failing to progress at the European T20 World Cup qualifier. Scotland squad Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Josh Davey, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt. Get cricket news sent straight to your phone
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Former NZ international Bruce joins Scotland
Experienced top order batter Tom Bruce has committed to Scotland and is in line to make his debut in the upcoming World Cup League 2 Series matches against Canada and 34-year-old with an Edinburgh-born father played 17 Twenty20 internationals for his native New Zealand between bowler Josh Davey, 35, returns, having last featured at the 2022 T20 World squad announcement for the four-match visit to King City near Toronto (29 August - 6 September) explains that "several players were unavailable due to work, personal circumstances or county commitments."Michael Jones, Brad Wheal, Scott Currie and Michael English are among those not who has had spells with Sussex and Lancashire, featured for the Scotland development team in 2016 before breaking through with New Zealand."He has had a very successful career in New Zealand cricket, but he is proud of his Scottish heritage and we've been in conversations with him for some time about committing to playing for Scotland," said Cricket Scotland head of performance Steve Snell."He's excited to get involved and sees a huge level of opportunity for both him and the team moving forward."It's excellent to have Josh Davey back, as he's been unavailable to us for some time due to his county commitments. We've remained in constant dialogue with Josh during that time and he's always expressed his desire to continue to play for Scotland."Defending champions Scotland sit third in the eight-team table, with 11 wins and seven defeats from their 20 and Namibia and fifth and sixth respectively, although the former are just four points behind the will be Scotland's first outing since failing to progress at the European T20 World Cup qualifier. Scotland squad Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Josh Davey, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'This affects everyone': West London borough in fresh clamp down on 'overcrowded' and 'cramped' HMOs
A West London council is planning to tighten controls on HMOs [Houses in Multiple Occupation]. The proposed licensing scheme aims to 'improve the management and standards' of HMOs in the borough. Hounslow Council has launched a consultation seeking residents' opinions on the plans, which seek to extend licensing requirements to smaller HMOs. The new scheme will include all smaller HMOs where facilities are shared and are occupied by three or four people. This includes 'Flats in Multiple Occupation' in large blocks, which are currently not included in the HMO licensing scheme. Additionally, all HMOs that have been 'poorly subdivided' into self contained flats or studios without relevant approval will also be covered by the scheme. READ MORE: South Ruislip stabbing outside Lidl leaves man fighting for life READ MORE: South Ruislip stabbing outside Lidl sees man rushed to hospital - attacker on the run Hounslow Council says the scheme will help tackle antisocial behaviour and poor standards and management of the 'difficult to manage' properties, which can 'present serious risk of harm' to tenants. In 2020, Hounslow introduced similar measures to tackle issues caused by HMOs. This defined HMOs as a home occupied by three or more persons in two or more households, sharing facilities. Prior to this, an HMO only required a licence for a house of five or more tenants. Since the introduction of the 2020 licensing policy the council has issued 937 warnings, and over 750 notices relating to safety. The local authority has also issued 51 civil penalties in the subsequent five years. If the council proceeds with the new HMO licensing scheme, this will need to be approved by Cabinet. Once approval is given, the scheme is expected to commence in November 2025 when the current scheme expires. Councillor Tom Bruce, Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development at Hounslow Council, said: "We are committed to ensuring all residents are provided with good quality, safe, and secure accommodation. We will continue to work with landlords to improve property standards and management in our HMO accommodation and we will not hesitate to take strong enforcement action against rogue landlords that fail to comply. By renewing the additional licensing scheme, the only choice they have is take it or leave it. "This regulation is also so important in helping to reduce antisocial behaviour and the social issues that stem from overcrowding and cramped living conditions. This affects everyone in our communities, so please use this opportunity to have your say." The consultation is now live, and residents are invited to give feedback via the Hounslow Council website. Have a story you want to share? Email Don't miss out on the biggest West London news. Sign up to our MyWestLondon newsletter HERE for all the latest daily news and more. West London council plan to tighten controls on 'overcrowded' 'cramped' HMOs
Reuters
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Bruce hits 345 for third-highest score in NZ first-class game
March 6 (Reuters) - Big-hitting batsman Tom Bruce recorded the third-highest score in New Zealand first-class cricket on Thursday with a superb 345 for Central Stags against Auckland Aces. Only Bert Sutcliffe has made higher scores in a single first-class innings in New Zealand, notching 355 during the 1949-50 season and a national record 385 during the 1952-53 season for Otago. Bruce, who has played 17 Twenty20 International matches for New Zealand, resumed his knock on 212 on day two of the Plunket Shield contest in Auckland and brought up the triple century with a tight single off his 379th delivery. The 33-year-old finally fell after facing 401 balls after nearly 9-1/2 hours at the crease, having hit 36 boundaries and six sixes. The record for the highest score in first-class cricket belongs to West Indies great Brian Lara, who scored an unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994.
