EDINBURGH, Scotland – Doug Watson has stepped⁤ down ⁤from his position as ‌head coach of the Scotland⁢ national cricket team, Cricket Scotland announced ⁢today. The decision follows ⁢a review of recent performances,most ⁢notably the team’s failure to⁢ qualify for the ​T20 world Cup.

Scotland’s hopes⁤ of reaching⁣ the T20 World Cup were dashed by losses ⁤to Jersey and italy during the qualifying tournament. Despite earlier successes, including victories against⁤ Canada‍ and Namibia, these setbacks ⁣proved decisive.

Saturday’s scheduled one-day international against Canada was unluckily abandoned due to inclement weather, preventing ⁢any play.

Watson ​expressed his sentiments‍ regarding his departure, stating, “While I’m disappointed to be moving on, I’ll take with me many fond memories of ​my time with the organisation.” He continued, “It has been a pleasure to work ​with this‌ squad and coaching staff, and I’m⁢ proud to leave with the team top of the ICC CWCL2 qualifying table, but I am now looking forward to‍ spending more time‌ with my ​family.”

Despite the recent disappointment, Watson ‌leaves⁤ Scotland in ​a strong position within the ICC Cricket World Cup League two (CWCL2) standings. The search ​for a‌ new⁢ head coach will⁢ begin ‍immediately, as Cricket Scotland ⁣looks⁤ to build⁢ on the team’s ‍existing foundation.