NZ withdraws from 2022 men's Under-19 WC

New Zealand have withdrawn from the 2022 men's Under-19 World Cup, owing to "extensive mandatory quarantine restrictions for minors on their return home".

Scotland, who initially missed qualification in the Europe qualifiers, became the 16th team to participate in New Zealand's absence.

The World Cup will be held in the Caribbean between January 14 and February 5.

The 14th edition of the 50-over competition will see 16 teams in four groups vying for the title across 10 venues in Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Uganda, who will be making their debut in a men's World Cup competition, have been pooled alongside India, South Africa and Ireland in Group B. Defending champions Bangladesh are in Group A with England, Canada and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Group C comprises Papua New Guinea (PNG), Afghanistan, Pakistan and Zimbabwe, while Group D is made up of Australia, Sri Lanka, Scotland and hosts West Indies.