England will return to Scotland for a One-Day International in 2010, it has been confirmed today by Cricket Scotland and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The match will be the second visit in three seasons by the England side, following the inaugural game held last year, and the date for next year's big match has been set for Saturday 19 June.

Following the successful visit of the Australians last month in Edinburgh, the return of the England team will continue Scotland’s tradition of hosting the major teams in the cricketing world. In recent years, this has seen Australia (2005 and 2009), Pakistan (2006), Pakistan and India (both 2007), New Zealand and England (both 2008) play international cricket in Scotland.

Scotland’s full fixture list for 2010 will not be confirmed for some time yet, but the agreed visit of the England side to Scotland will undoubtedly be the highlight of the home international season.

Roddy Smith, Cricket Scotland's chief executive, said: "This is great news, and we are delighted that England will visit Scotland again next year for the second official ODI between the two sides.

"The all-round support we receive from the ECB is fantastic, not only with the visit of their national side but also their assistance with our national development programmes. With the game taking place on a Saturday in June, I am sure that we will get a bumper crowd to support the Scotland side."