January 30, 2013 at 5:54 p.m.
Sluggo named to world XI
Sluggo named to world XI
The left arm slow bowler was the second highest wicket-taker in the prestigious tournament for countries outside of the Test playing world, with 34 scalps.
But it was Sluggo's phenomenal work rate that earned the highest praise from the selection panel.
The big man bowled an amazing 320.4 overs in the tournament - 116 more than any other player.
Bermuda were disappointing in the competition finishing bottom of the eight-team table with just one win over Canada in their seven games.
But Leverock earned his place among the elite with a superb average of 27.17 and an economy rate of 2.88 and some brilliant individual performances.
The spinner's best bowling of 10 for 129 helped Bermuda to that win over Canada. He also contributed three five-wicket-innings including best figures of six for 120 against Scotland at the National Sports Centre.
"It shows I must be doing something right," said 37-year-old Leverock of the accolade.
"It means a lot to be selected in that XI. Those are the best players outside of Test match cricket so it's nice to be in there.
"Every time I play I'm just trying to go one better than the last time. I want to just keep raising the bar."
ICC High Performance director Richard Done, who chaired the panel of selectors, said the team had been put together based on the recommendations of the coaches and captains on each of the eight sides - Ireland, Kenya, UAE, Namibia, Scotland, Holland, Canada, Bermuda.
"Although this team won't actually play any matches, I am pretty confident it could hold its own at a high level. This is a fine group of players named here," he said.
"There have been some wonderful performances in the 2007-08 event and a remarkable number of close games.
Namibia and Ireland topped the eight team group and will contest the final in Port Elizabeth, South Africa this weekend.
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