Cricket Scotland last night collected the Sporting Moment of the Year Award at the Team Scotland Awards night at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
The moment was for Scotland’s memorable victory against the world’s number one ranked side, England at the Grange on 10 June and was gracefully accepted by captain Kyle Coetzer.
With a host of sporting stars, including medalists from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and recent European Championships in attendance, the evening was an inspirational celebration of their outstanding achievements, as well as the success of individuals, schools, clubs and teams across the whole of Scottish sport.
The award was welcomed by rapturous applause on the evening after Calum MacLeod’s blistering unbeaten 140* and Safyann Sharif’s in-swinging yorker to Mark Wood captured the hearts of the nation.
📹 | Introducing the 2018 @Team_Scotland Awards Moment of the Year! #followscotland 🏴 pic.twitter.com/oe0ik4lGHm
— Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) September 13, 2018
Paul Bush OBE, Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “Tonight has been a fantastic celebration of what has been and continues to be a golden year for Scottish sport, with our athletes excelling across a packed schedule of championship events.
“A huge thank you to our partners and sponsors, whose support has made this fantastic event possible and enables us to properly recognise the achievements of the individuals, teams and organisations that help to put Scotland on the sporting map.
Scottish Rugby picked up Team of the Year, while Duncan Scott did the double, picking up Scottish Sportsperson of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year while athlete Laura Muir collected the female equivalent.
Cricket Scotland had also been short-listed for National Governing Body of the Year on the evening but was pipped by Scottish Cycling for the accolade.
"We're going to beat England one day, why can't it be now?"
Great attitude from Kyle Coetzer as he talks us through the 🏆Moment of the Year as Scotland beat England in One Day International cricket. 🏏#TeamScotAwards pic.twitter.com/pXKKcv49Yi
— Team Scotland (@Team_Scotland) September 14, 2018
2018 AWARD WINNERS
Scottish Sportsperson of the Year – Emirates Lonsdale Trophy: Duncan Scott, Swimmng
Male Athlete of the Year – sponsored by Brand Oath: Duncan Scott, Swimming
Female Athlete of the Year – sponsored by J Thomson Colour Printers: Laura Muir, Athletics
Para-Sport Athlete of the Year – sponsored by sportscotland: Neil Fachie with Matt Rotherham, Para-Cycling
Young Athlete of the Year – Sir Peter Heatly Trophy, sponsored by Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust – Lucas Thomson, Diving
Team of the Year – sponsored by PSL Team Sports: Scotland Men’s Rugby
Coach of the Year – sponsored by University of Stirling: Steven Tigg, Swimming
Sporting Moment of the Year – sponsored by Aberdeen Standard Investments:
Scotland’s win over England in One Day International Cricket
Volunteer of the Year – sponsored by QTV Sports: Jim Hay, Squash
Governing Body of the Year – sponsored by Eden Mill and Fever Tree: Scottish Cycling
Community Hub, Club or School of the Year – sponsored by Active Scotland: SAPC Community Sports Hub
Lifetime Achievement – sponsored by Commonwealth Games Scotland: Alex Marshall MBE, Lawn Bowls
Team Scot of the Year – sponsored by Commonwealth Games Scotland: David Smith MBE, Para-Cycling
Year of Young People Award – sponsored by Young Scot: Kamil Cybulski, Basketball
