Scotland v UAE, Intercontinental Cup, Ayr, 2nd day

Watson voices concerns

Cricinfo staff

June 30, 2007

UAE 174 for 4 (Khurram 74, Saqib 71*) v Scotland - Match drawn
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For the third day running rain washed out play at Ayr, as Scotland and UAE took three points each from their Intercontinental Cup meeting. The only play possible had been on the first day as UAE reached 174 for 4.

Scotland now move straight into their one-day international against Pakistan at Edinburgh, but will be without two of their county players.

Kyle Coetzer has opted to stay with Durham and Dougie Brown has injured his Achilles. The situation surrounding Coetzer is similar to the problems which faced Ireland with their county players recently, and it has left Ryan Watson, the Scotland captain, concerned.

"It's a tricky situation and we're going to come up against it a lot, county versus country. Kyle's under a bit of pressure," said Watson. "The disappointing thing is they [Durham] don't actually have a game on the day.

"Kyle's in his final year of his contract, so I think he's looking to get that extended. He's having a good season so it is a pity he's not available. I don't really know the ins and outs too much, as to why he's not available, but he would love to play for Scotland at any opportunity so you would have to say there is a bit of pressure being put on him."

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