The Bermuda Cricket Board can confirm that Malachi Jones has been dropped from the National Team for disobeying National Team protocol which stated that national players were not to play for their domestic club on Sunday 30 May. Due to ICC rules the team will complete the tournament with only 13 players.
David Moore, National Coach stated, "I am extremely disappointed and surprised that one player would not only let the team down but Bermuda as well. The purpose of the rest day is recover and regenerate from injuries to be able to continue in the tournament at optimum level."
In addition, Moore stated, "I would like to personally thank all clubs for supporting the national team and following Board directive. International cricket is very important for the future of Bermuda cricket and we cannot improve without the partnership and co-operation of all involved."
Reginald Pearman stated, "On behalf of the Board we are extremely disappointed to note this development and we agree and support the coach and team management's decision that the appropriate action has been taken."
ICC Americas Update
Bermuda Win by 148 Runs
Bermuda 247/9 Cayman Islands 99
Cayman Islands won the toss and sent Bermuda to bat, Janeiro Tucker scored 77 runs off 83 balls hitting five fours and five sixes in his knock, while Stephen Outerbridge scored 65, the pair put on a 109 run 4th wicket partnership. Tucker joined Outerbridge at the crease with Bermuda 27/3. Bermuda closed out their innings on 247/9 after their 50 overs. In reply Bermuda bowled Cayman Islands all out for 99, with Jordan DeSilva and Jim West both taking 3 wickets each.
At the Southampton Oval, Canada won the toss and sent the Argentina to bat, Argentina finished with 155/9 in their allotted 50 overs. In reply Canada scored 57/4.
