Scots draft in big guns for Afghan revenge mission

SCOTLAND chiefs have drafted in their big guns for today's revenge mission against Afghanistan.

The Scots were unable to stave off I-Cup defeat despite a backs-to-the-wall effort from their batsmen on Saturday. They slumped to a 229-run reverse - their first loss in the tournament - to relinquish top spot and leave them needing victory over Zimbabwe in October to be sure of reaching the final.

But they get an immediate chance to avenge that defeat when the sides go head-to-head in an ODI double header at Ayr today and tomorrow.

Former skipper Gavin Hamilton returns to the side along with Middlesex youngster Josh Davey. There is also a recall for wicket-keeper Dougie Lockhart while Carlton batsman Preston Mommsen, who missed the I-Cup clash due to work commitments, is also back.

Ewan Chalmers, who top-scored against the Afghans on Saturday, drops out along with the injured Qasim Sheikh and keeper Simon Smith.

The Scots may also bring back strike bowler Gordon Goudie, who missed the four-day match after picking up an ankle injury.

Squad: G Drummond capt, F Watts, P Mommsen, J Davey, R Berrington, G Hamilton, M Iqbal, D Lockhart, M Haq, M Parker, G Goudie, R Lyons, D Nel, R Flannigan.