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Carter included for Scotland

Former Warwickshire all-rounder Neil Carter has been included in Scotland’s squad for their tour of the UAE, during which they will face Afghanistan.

Ireland hand out 2013 central contracts

County players George Dockrell, Ed Joyce, Tim Murtagh, Niall O’Brien, Will Porterfield, Paul Stirling and Gary Wilson are among 17 Ireland players to be awarded central contracts for the 2013 season.

Proteas to face Dutch in Amstelveen

South Africa will play a one-day international with the Netherlands at Amstelveen on May 31 as part of the Proteas’ preparation for the Champions Trophy in England.

Pakistan set for Ireland return

Pakistan will follow their recently arranged two-match one-day international series in Scotland with matches against Ireland on May 23 and 26.

Scotland confirm Pakistan fixtures

Pakistan will prepare for the Champions Trophy in England with two one-day internationals against Scotland in May.

Van der Merwe ends Ireland career

Ireland off-spinner Albert van der Merwe has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33.

Titwood to host Scotland CB40 matches

Titwood, the home of Clydesdale Cricket Club, will stage Scotland’s last three Clydesdale Bank 40 home group games this year.

O’Brien living life of Riley

Rob Barnett

Niall O’Brien is a busy man, on and off the field. Although Ireland’s lack of activity so far this winter has allowed the 31-year-old to begin pre-season training, he is about to head to India for an unusual combination of reasons.

Scotland boosted by eligibility ruling

Six county players have been cleared to represent Scotland with approval from the ICC under its exceptional circumstances guidelines. They are Neil Carter, Richard Coughtrie, Matt Machan, David Murphy, Rob Taylor and Iain Wardlaw.

Dutch reveal CB40 grounds

The Netherlands have named the venues for their six home games in the 2013 Clydesdale Bank 40.