2007 Cricket World Cup Squad Preview - Bermuda

by user Alex Holowczak

Bermuda shocked many by getting to this World Cup ahead of the likes of the United Arab Emirates and even the United States. Yet they are fully deserving of their place here.

They have been drawn in a group with three Asian sides, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, and as such it would be difficult to see them advancing with three Test nations in their group.

Irvine Romaine

Type: Batsman, Captain, Wicketkeeper
Romaine can keep wicket if he needs too, and is a capable batsman at the top level. He has led the Bermudans to their first World Cup.

Deylone Borden

Type: All Rounder
Borden is a batsman that has disappointed early in his career. Indeed, he has found more form with the ball, so he perhaps justifies his all rounder status.

Lionel Cann

Type: Batsman
Against weak opposition, Cann has proved he is the Bermudan’s best batsman. If they are to pull off a shock, Cann needs to be at his best.

David Hemp

Type: Batsman
Bermuda’s best known player, Hemp has had a successful first-class career in England with both Warwickshire and Glamorgan. He will need to lead from the front in this competition.

Kevin Hurdle

Type: Bowler
Hurdle is a fast bowler that lifts the moral of his team when he bowls. It will be interesting to see how he performs in this competition.

Malachi Jones

Type: All Rounder
Jones is an exciting prospect. At just 17, this tournament may come too soon for him, but he is set for a good future in the game.

Stefan Kelly

Type: Bowler
At just 18, Kelly is a good prospect for the future. He is a very able fast bowler for Bermuda.

Dwayne Leverock

Type: Bowler
Leverock is a spin bowler that has dominated against the ICC members. It will be interesting to see how he goes against the “big-boys” in this group.

Dean Minors

Type: Batsman, Wicketkeeper
Minors has been compared to Jeffrey Dijon – at least by his coach. Minors is an excitable wicketkeeper, but he realistically is a decent batsman, if not one that can set the world alight.

Saleem Mukuddem

Type: All Rounder
Mukuddem is a capable all rounder that has yet to really star. He is a solid rather than star performer.

Steven Outerbridge

Type: Batsman (opener)
Outerbridge is a capable opener. He is young and constantly learning. Could be a future star.

Oliver Pitcher

Type: All Rounder
Pitcher will be making his debut for Bermuda in this tournament. He has had a solid if not spectacular career so far.

Clay Smith

Type: Batsman
Smith once hit Courtney Walsh around the park for a hundred, but injury has curtailed his top level career. Now he is back, and is still a good performer for Bermuda, even if he hasn’t been at his best yet.

Janeiro Tucker

Type: All Rounder
Tucker is Bermuda’s most potent all rounder with both bat and ball. Will need a good tournament.

Kwame Tucker

Type: Batsman, Wicketkeeper
Bermuda’s Number 2 wicketkeeper, Tucker’s batting isn’t good enough to get him in the side ahead of Minors.

Strengths

• David Hemp has first-class experience
• Other decent players like Janiero Tucker, Minors and Romaine
• Good mix of youth and experience

Weaknesses

• Lack of World Class talent
• Poor depth to bowling in particular

Verdict

Bermuda should be happy to have gotten this far. Hemp will need to carry them through like no-one has ever carried if Bermuda are to do well in this competition. They will be playing for pride, as you can no longer look to Bangladesh as being walkover opponents.