Calum MacLeod (cricketer)

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Calum Scott MacLeod (b. 15 November 1988) is a Scotland professional cricketer who played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

As a youth Calum was associated with Drumpellier CC, coming to prominence as an opening bowler, then moving to the Scottish National Cricket League Premier Div with Uddingston CC. After making some 70 appearance with Scotland age group sides (U12 to U23), he secured a retainer contract with Warwickshire in 2006. He was joint top wicket-taker in the Warcs 2nd XI in 2007 and was voted "Most Improved 2nd XI Player of the Year" by the County side.

Nov 2007 Calum signed a two year professional contract with Warwickshire C.C.C. working under Director of Cricket Ashley Giles and Allan Donald (Bowling Coach). Spent winter 2007/8 playing Grade cricket for Penrith, Sydney (Australia), and will rejoin Moseley CC for 2008 to lead their bowling attack in the Birmingham Premier Cricket League.

Gained his full Scotland cap when he was called up for the Intercontinental Cup match against the UAE at Ayr CC in 2007, becoming the youngest Scottish player to debut at this level.

While Calum played National League hockey in Scotland for Stepps HC, and represented Scotland Hockey at under 16 level, his preferred second sport is Uno Spin.