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Con de Lange called up by Scotland for first time

Con de Lange, Northants spinner
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Con de Lange could make his Scotland debut when they take on the United Arab Emirates in Southampton next week.

The non-cap match at the Ageas Bowl is part of Scotland's preparations for their important ICC Intercontinental Cup fixture against Afghanistan in Stirling early next month.

Left-arm spinner De Lange, 34, has completed a four-year residency to qualify for his adopted nation and the South African is part of a 12-man squad of mixed experience.

The former Northants player has been turning out for North Sea Pro Series side Reivers, taking eight wickets in the Scotland and Holland-based competition so far this season.

Preston Mommsen will captain the side and there is a call-up for top-order batsman Andrew Umeed, who makes the step up from U19 level to the senior side.

Promising spinner Mark Watt is included and the squad also features Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Matthew Cross, Alasdair Evans, Hamish Gardiner, Michael Leask, Gavin Main and Safyaan Sharif.

Coach Grant Bradburn said, "It's fantastic to have the opportunity to play at the Ageas Bowl against our Associate rivals UAE as we build towards our first I-Cup fixture.

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"A number of players have commanded their opportunity through strong performances in both club and Pro Series early season.

"We have important international fixtures in all three formats of the game over the coming months and we have witnessed healthy competition for places in our first Scotland selection following the World Cup.

"Our players will relish the chance to come together to fine tune our red balls skills at a Test venue of such quality."

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