Dumfries cricketer Chris McBride has been making his mark on the pitch for Scotland in the heat of Namibia whilst his former Dumfries Cricket Club team mates have been putting the gloves on for the icy conditions at home.
After making his debut for the Scotland Men’s side in April in Dubai this was a “breakout series” for the 23-year-old former Carrutherstown Primary pupil.
In the final match of the tri-series last week involving Scotland, Namibia and Nepal he was named the ICC Player of the Match in the ICC World Cup League Two encounter.
McBride finished as Scotland’s top run scorer in the four match series with an average of 42 and hit the top score with 46 not out in Scotland’s eight-wicket win in that final game win over Nepal.
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