Scots skipper dreams of England derby

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Mar 10 (Reuters) A regular 'home international' between Scotland and England would go a long way in giving cricket a boost north of the border, Scottish captain Craig Wright said today.

Scotland begin their World Cup campaign against champions Australia on Wednesday before facing top-ranked South Africa and the Netherlands in Group A.

''A Scotland v England match would be a massive event and help build the profile of cricket in Scotland,'' Wright told a news conference ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony.

''I suppose anything between Scotland and England, even tiddlywinks, is a big event but with our status in the one day game now I am sure that would be a great occasion,'' said Wright, who is also marketing manager for Cricket Scotland.

Scotland currently play against English county sides in one-day competition and two of their squad, Dougie Brown and Gavin Hamilton, have actually played for England.

Wright said he was expecting Scotland to have plenty of backing in the tournament in the Caribbean.

''I am sure the 'Tartan Army' will be here, we are expecting anything from several hundred up to a thousand supporters, he said.

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