Kirstie Gordon has dedicated her future to Scotland greater than eight years on from a change to England.
The 28-year-old gradual left-arm bowler made 60 Scotland appearances earlier than opting to pursue a full-time profession within the English skilled system.
Born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, she performed in 5 matches on the 2018 Girls’s T20 World Cup as England completed runners-up.
Gordon was additionally chosen for a 2019 Take a look at match in opposition to Australia.
Presently rehabilitating from a again damage, the Blaze captain hopes to be match for the beginning of the 2026 home season.
“It is at all times been behind my thoughts within the final couple of years to return to Scotland,” mentioned Gordon, who was simply 14 when she made her worldwide debut in blue.
“It has helped having [head coach] Craig Wallace in my ear. He is been on the cellphone a couple of instances and I really feel like I’ve actually related with him and his imaginative and prescient for the staff.”
Gordon performs alongside Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce and wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce for Blaze and says that was additionally a think about her determination to “come house”.
Gordon’s expertise prompted a rule change within the English home recreation, with Scots now not classed as abroad gamers.
Scotland are making ready for the ICC Girls’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal in January, with Wallace saying: “It is thrilling to listen to Kirstie is now obtainable for choice.
“She’s clearly a top-class participant and a very good individual.
“I believe probably the most pleasing factor about her determination is that it exhibits the power of our squad, that someone of Kirstie’s capability is wanting to come back and problem to compete for a spot within the staff.”
