Scott has played over 100 games for Middlesex.

Worcestershire have signed wicketkeeper Ben Scott on loan from Middlesex for the start of next season.

Scott, 28, will join Worcestershire on 3 April for a minimum of four weeks, but the loan can be extended further.

He said: "My full intention is to show Middlesex that I not only have what it takes to play in their first eleven but also at a higher level."

Scott's chances at Lord's have been limited, although he did start the 2008 season as first-choice wicketkeeper.

He has played in 49 first-class games and also spent a season at Surrey as understudy to Jonathon Batty.

Angus Fraser, Middlesex's managing director of cricket, added: "Worcestershire have a young keeper who they regard highly (Ben Cox), but educational commitments mean that he is unavailable for selection until the end of June.

"Ben had a difficult season in 2009, a summer that culminated in Middlesex favouring John Simpson as our first eleven wicketkeeper.

"Ben has repeatedly been told that he remains a part of Middlesex's plans moving forward and the club very much want him to be with them during pre-season.

"The loan agreement allows Middlesex to recall Ben at any point, should John Simpson sustain an injury that prevents him from playing.

"Middlesex can also recall Ben should John's form no longer merit him a place in the first eleven."

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