January 30, 2013 at 5:54 p.m.
O'Brien to lead bowling attack v Canada
The Police pacer was yesterday named in a 15-man squad for the one-day-series and four-day Intercontinental Cup game against the Candians in Toronto.
As well as recalling O'Brien and Oronde Bascome, two players who have had run-ins with the board in the past, the selectors took the unusual step of naming those players that had been left out for failing to attend training sessions.
Among them were Rangers skipper Janeiro Tucker, St. David's spinner Delyone Borden, Somerset captain Jacobi Robinson and PHC's Jason Anderson.
Lionel Cann, who has said he is available to play but cannot commit to the training schedule, was omitted as was pace bowler Kevin Hurdle, whose work commitments have prevented him from training.
England-based seamer Stefan Kelly will miss the three one-day matches on June 28, 29 and July 1 but will join the squad for the four-day game, starting July 4.
Stephen Outerbridge and Jekon Edness, Bermuda's other U.K. based stars, will be in the squad for all four games.
Irving Romaine retains his place as skipper and promising young off-spinner Rodney Trott, who captained the Under-19s at the youth World Cup in Malaysia, will make his competitive debut as vice captain.
Kyle Hodsoll, McLaren Smith and Tamauri Tucker, all of whom played alongside Trott in Malaysia, are also in the squad.
Sammy Robinson, who made his return to the national squad at the Stanford 20-20 tournament and big-hitting Police batsman James Celestine are also included, while regulars Ryan Steede, Dwayne Leverock and OJ Pitcher complete the squad.
Squad:
Irving Romaine (Captain)
Rodney Trott (V. Captain)
Stephen Outerbridge
Jekon Edness
Stefan Kelly (Joins the tour on July 1, 2008)
OJ Pitcher
Dwayne Leverock
Ryan Steede
James Celestine
McLaren Smith
Tamauri Tucker
Samuel Robinson
George O'Brien
Oronde Bascome
Kyle Hodsoll
Reserves
Dennico Hollis
Chris Foggo
Arthur Pitcher
The following players have not attended training and therefore not considered for selection: Janeiro Tucker, Malachi Jones (subsequently withdrew), Delyone Borden, Azeem Pitcher, John Woolnough, Jacobi Robinson, Dion Stovell, Jason Anderson, Glenn Blakeney (Glenn informed the Board that he is available to join the programme after the 4 day game vs Scotland), Nakia Smith and Fique Crockwell.[[In-content Ad]]
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