Scotland recalls Haq from World Cup after racial tweet

Scotland say there will be no statement on the matter till an internal process is completed

HOBART: Scotland all-rounder Majid Haq has been thrown out of the World Cup for posting a racial tweet after being dropped from Wednesday's match against Sri Lanka in Hobart.

Haq, who is of Pakistani descent, Scotland's leading ODI bowler with 60 wickets and three half-centuries to his name, had played in his team's four previous matches taking just three wickets and making a top-score of 31 against Afghanistan.

"Always tougher when your in the minority!! #colour #race" tweeted 32-year-old Haq.

Haq later deleted the tweet, but it was too late.

"Following a breach of Cricket Scotland's internal code of conduct, international team member, Majid Haq, is travelling home from the ICC World Cup," a statement from the Scottish board said.

"No further statement will be issued until internal processes have been completed in due course."

Scotland, who have lost all their five matches so far, play Australia in their last league match in Hobart on Saturday.