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Scotland captain Preston Mommsen: Majid Haq will "definitely be back"

Scotland captain Preston Mommsen insists that Majid Haq still has a future with the international team despite being sent home from the World Cup for social media comments.

Scotland captain Preston Mommsen has insisted that Majid Haq can still have an international future despite his being sent home from the World Cup.

The 32-year-old was exiled after suggesting via a controversial Twitter post that his omission from the team for the 148-run defeat by Sri Lanka was race related.

He wrote: "Always tougher when you're in the minority! #colour #race".

The off-spinner is Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker in one-day internationals and Mommsen is keen not to lose him, although he admits that Haq's method of venting his frustration was "regrettable" and "disappointing".

Mommsen told BBC Sport: "I've no doubt he'll learn from it and he'll definitely be back. It's vital we keep hold of Maj, he still has a very important role to play for us in the future.

"I can certainly understand Maj's frustration at being left out. I rate him highly, he's one of our standout performers.

"I understand his frustration but there are ways of showing that frustration and venting that frustration, and I don't think social media was the right option for him. Regrettable for us and disappointing as team that he chose that route."

Scotland, who have lost all five of their Pool A games to date, conclude their World Cup campaign against co-hosts Australia at Hobart on Saturday.

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