The route to full membership of the ICC (International Cricket Council) is a long and complex one as Scotland and other associate nations continue to find to their cost.
One stipulation, however, centres on a thriving women’s game which makes the Scotland under-19s’ imminent participation in the inaugural World Cup for that age group a hugely positive step, both for the team and the game in this country in general.
The young Wildcats are in South Africa ahead of group games against the hosts, India and the United Arab Emirates having booked their place through regional qualifying.
