Dravid to play for Scotland in English league

India batsman Rahul Dravid has signed up to play for Scotland in the English national cricket league this season. “I am looking to this...

India batsman Rahul Dravid has signed up to play for Scotland in the English national cricket league this season.

“I am looking to this opportunity,” the 30-year-old said in a statement released through his agent.

“Playing for Scotland will help me stay in touch with the game through the off-season, without too much cricket.”

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Dravid is to play in 11 one-day games spread over three months, starting with the June 1 match against Hampshire.

“I hope I can help Scotland who are playing in the one-day competition for the first time,” he added.

Dravid played for Kent two seasons ago. Scotland have been admitted into the English league on a three-year trial to try and help them qualify for the 2007 World Cup.

Virender Sehwag (Leicestershire), Mohammad Kaif (Derbyshire) and Javagal Srinath (Durham) will also play in England this season, with India’s next series not until October when they host New Zealand.

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