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Cricket World Cup League: Tom Bruce has switched allegiance from New Zealand to Scotland and will make his debut for his new side later this month during the Canada leg of the Cricket World Cup League 2, starting August 27.

Eligible to represent Scotland through his Edinburgh-born father, Bruce previously turned out for a Scotland Development side in 2016 before moving to New Zealand. The top-order batter has played domestic cricket for Central Districts since 2014 and featured in 17 T20Is for New Zealand between 2017 and 2020. Most recently, he represented Central Districts in the Global Super League in Providence, Guyana.

"There's a long Scottish history within my family, and I know they will be incredibly proud that I am representing Scotland on the world stage. I've been fortunate enough to play for New Zealand five years ago, and I want to continue to showcase my skills on the world stage, and help the Scotland team achieve success, as I know the group is capable of achieving success and continuing to grow as a team," Bruce said in a Cricket Scotland statement.