Scotland's cricket team have departed from Glasgow Airport for the ICC Cricket World Cup, taking place in Australia and New Zealand.  The 15-strong squad will play their first match on 16 February as they take on New Zealand.

Captain Preston Mommsen said: "We're thrilled to be representing Scotland on the World stage, it's a huge honour. We've been working hard, we feel very well prepared and are looking forward to a great tournament."

Colin Neill, President of Cricket Scotland, wished the team luck at a farewell breakfast event this morning. He told the team, "I believe you are the best prepared side we have ever had going to one of these tournaments. Since qualifying, there have been some ups and downs but the one consistent has been the effort and determination to succeed. Put that determination in the field together with team performance with bat and ball and you'll be successful. We are all right behind you, we wish you well, we will cheer your successes, feel your disappointments but most of all will be proud of what you achieve."