Scotland Women name youngest ever skipper as 20-year-old Bryce succeeds Aitken

Kathryn Bryce becomes the youngest skipper in the country’s cricketing history, at 20 years and 152 days old, edging out the previous record-holder, Kari Anderson (20 years, 273 days)

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Scotland have appointed 20-year-old Kathryn Bryce as the new captain of their women’s side.

Bryce becomes the youngest skipper in the country’s cricketing history, at 20 years and 152 days old, edging out the previous record-holder, Kari Anderson (20 years, 273 days).

She replaces Abbi Aitken, who has stepped aside after eight years at the helm.

The allrounder makes the step up from her previous position as vice-captain.

“It’s a great honour to be asked to captain such an amazing team with some exciting times coming up, starting with the ICC global qualifiers this summer," said Bryce.

"Our aim this season is to win the ECB T20 ahead of the Qualifiers. I’ve been around the group of girls for a while now and captained the side on a few occasions last year so I’m really looking forward to being able to do it again.”

📹 | Interview with the new @wildcatscricket captain, @Kathryn_Bryce - congratulations! pic.twitter.com/R6A7EtPc9m

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