SCOTLAND will leave behind several experienced campaigners when their cricketers take part in next month's two four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup matches.
The Scots face Bermuda on July 10-13, before taking on Canada on July 16-19.
And, after discussions with the selectors, several players will be 'rested' in preparation for other major matches later in July and August.
Scotland captain Ryan Wat
son, along with Gavin Hamilton, Craig Wright, Glenn Rogers and John Blain, have not been included in the 13-man squad which will head first for the Caribbean, before moving on to Toronto.
A number of younger players will instead be given the chance to build their case for future international honours.
Head Coach Peter Steindl said: "Although Scotland cannot now hope to win the I-Cup itself, we will certainly take these matches seriously, and the players know that they represent an excellent platform for their talents.
"For our own ranking in the global game, we aim to win both matches."
Roddy Smith, Cricket Scotland's chief executive, added: "It is vital that we build strength in depth among our international squads – particularly with next year's World Cup qualifying tournament in mind."
Squad: Fraser Watts (Carlton, captain); Richie Berrington, Dewald Nel, Sean Weeraratna (all Greenock); Gordon Drummond (Watsonians); Gordon Goudie, Dougie Lockhart (West of Scotland); Majid Haq (Ferguslie); Ross Lyons, Qasim Sheikh (Clydesdale); Neil McCallum, Gregor Maiden (Grange); Colin Smith (Aberdeenshire, wicket-keeper).
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