Scottish Saltires selectors rejected the chance to introduce fresh blood for Sunday's match with Yorkshire at the Citylets Grange, even though their batsmen have been miserably out of touch in their Friends Provident Trophy campaign this summer.
John Blain has rejected the chance of a return to the professional ranks. Scotland’s player of the year last season, Blain has attracted the interest of county scouts after a series of sparkling displays in the opening weeks of the season.
SANJAY Patel may only be a few weeks into his reign as captain of Grange but already the former Scotland A batsman has experienced a roller-coaster of emotions. A regulation win against Watsonians on the opening day may have suggested Patel faced a simple task in restoring the Portgower Place outfit to their place at the summit of Scottish cricket.