ICC heap praise on BCB

ICC president Alan Isaac praised Bermuda for its successful staging of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3.

 While the hosts failed to gain promotion to Division Two — finishing fourth overall — Nepal and Uganda both qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand. In Sunday’s final, Nepal defeated Uganda by five wickets.

 Isaac, who met with Acting Premier Michael Dunkley on Monday at the Cabinet Office, said: “The final was played in the spirit of our great game, and was a wonderful spectacle of cricket for the fans here in Bermuda. The skillful, disciplined and exciting match was a testament to the continuously improving standard and depth of cricket in Associate and Affiliate countries.

 He added: “”I would like to thank Bermuda Cricket Board and the clubs that hosted the teams for doing a terrific job in staging these matches.

 “There is a great deal of work that goes on behind the scenes, and the Board as well as all its volunteers should be congratulated for their efforts.”

 “Thanks also to the match officials, the dedicated ground staff and all the support staff of the competing teams, who have worked tirelessly to make this event a success. You can all reflect on a job well done.”