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- ↑ http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/438112.html Cricinfo: Worcestershire sign Ben Scott on loan
- ↑ "Worcestershire sign keeper Scott". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "Keeper Scott exits Worcestershire". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "Wicketkeeper Ben Scott has hung up his gloves after being released by Worcestershire".