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Bermuda should get a boost from four youngsters who have completed cricket training in South Africa.

This from Scottish coach Andy Moles, who was also the ICC Winter Training Camp (WTC) head coach.

Moles said he is convinced the whole of Bermuda cricket will benefit from the presence of four of their players in Pretoria.

“This has been a real success for Bermuda,” said Moles in a press release, as he was reflecting on the presence of Jekon Edness, Jim West, Stephen Outerbridge and Azeem Pitcher at the residential camp for players from the six Associate countries to qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

“These players might not jump straight into their national side but if they continue to show the improvements they have shown here then they will certainly be in contention.

“And if they can persuade a large percentage of their team mates back home about the benefits of what they have done in South Africa it will help the whole of their squad.”

The scope to broaden Bermuda’s playing base is limited by the fact the country’s overall population is just 65,000 but the hope is that base can still be widened if the players are able to put into action some of the skills they have learnt at the WTC.

“They have all done their Level 2 coaching course so they are going home with a qualification,” said Moles.

“If they can go back not only with their improved levels of performance but also able to work with youngsters and pass on their skills then that has to benefit Bermuda cricket.

“It is a perfect illustration that the ICC’s Development Programme (started in 1997) is not just about playing but also infrastructure, like coaching, too,” added Moles.[[In-content Ad]]

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