The Scots are boosted by Yorkshire's release of Gavin Hamilton. His new-ball pairing with James Brinkley adds another dimension to the bowling attack which, it is hoped, can be carried through to the Commonwealth Games in September and even more significantly into next year's World Cup.

Scotland can take further heart from the fact that their second string gave the tourists a run for their money in the three-day game in Dundee earlier this week.

However, in that game, Bangladesh captain Akram Khan, who led them to triumph in the ICC Trophy, demonstrated that he has found form with a century, followed in the second innings by an unbeaten half century.

The Scots must not show the top-order frailty they showed against Derbyshire. Captain George Salmond believes the inclusion of Hamilton, who last played for Scotland four years ago, will lift the team after their NatWest humiliation and that his middle-order batting, as well as the extra pace he generates with the ball, will be crucial in Scotland's quest for the trophy.