SOUTH AFRICA and Scotland legend Omar Henry's son has become Scottish cricket's latest recruit. Cricket Scotland chiefs handed Riyaad Henry a representative debut in the current three-day match between Scotland A and Yorkshire 2nd XI after a tip-off from former national coach Jim Love.

The 24 year-old was born in Falkirk when his father was coming to the end of a successful 10-year stint in the country which saw him earn 62 caps. Scotland's head of performance Andy Tennant said: "We were aware of Riyaad's Scottish connections and we met him a couple of weeks ago in Northampton where he is playing club cricket.

"Then we had a call from Jim Love who had seen him play for Northants 2nd XI against Yorkshire and liked what he saw.

"This week's game has given us the opportunity to have a look for ourselves and we've been impressed. Obviously if he is anything like his dad he is going to be some player and he certainly seems to have his old-man's steeliness and confidence.

"He is a very good all-round cricketer who bats in the top order and bowls medium pace and gets the ball to swing. The most impressive thing is that he is keen to get involved with us and pursue his opportunities with Scotland.

"He certainly looks as if he could be another potential addition to our squad."

Henry, who represented South Africa at U19 level, has already played 13 first-class matches for Boland. His father made his full South Africa debut at the age of 40 following the end of apartheid and was the first non-white player to represent the country. He went on to become South Africa's chairman of selectors.