They are fantastic, a real rainbow alliance, with Muslims, Christians and a Jewish player joining together through cricket, although I think they have done well to the chagrin of some of the traditionalists. They have set an example to all of us. When asked if they wanted to play for Scotland or Pakistan/India, to a man they said 'Scotland'.

Margo MacDonald

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