The Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) Youth Committee kicked off their early preparation Training Sessions for young cricketers — and what an energetic start it has been!
The first session on Sunday, March 14th, brought together 23 enthusiastic players from the 11–14 age group, and the Youth Committee are delighted to share that 50 players have registered so far. The excitement on the field was matched by the presence of BCB Vice President David Horan who heads up the Youth Committee & BCB High Performance Consultant Andre Coley, who attended to observe the growing talent within our youth program.
For 15–18-year-olds, the Committee are actively reaching out and inviting players back into the game. After a few seasons with limited opportunities, this is an important moment to rebuild, reconnect, and reignite the love of cricket within this age group — and the BCB Youth Committee is fully committed to making that happen.
Registration remains open, and the Youth Committee warmly encourages all interested players to join!
If you attended last Sunday’s session but haven’t registered yet, please complete the form: BCB Early Preparation Youth Cricket Training – Fill out form Players may also register on-site. Boys and girls comfortable playing with a hard ball are welcome.
What’s Happening This Sunday — March 22, 2026
11–14 Year Olds
Group 1 – 25 Over Match @ Saltus School Field
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Up to 26 players will be selected for this week’s match. Please bring full protective gear (helmet, pads, gloves, thigh pad, abdo guard (box), and your bat). A limited amount of gear will be available for new players.
Important: • No spikes on the wicket • Wear cricket rubbers or trainers
Group 2 – Training Session @ Saltus
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Players not selected for the match will join coaches in the nets. This allows the Youth Committee to understand each player’s level and ensure everyone is placed in a safe and appropriate training or match environment.
All players should arrive by 1:00 PM to check in, get organized, and allow coaches to finalize match and training groups. Please wear cricket whites if available, bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.
Parents — bring your chairs and pop-up tents! We invite you to line the boundary and enjoy an afternoon of youth cricket in action.
Looking ahead, the Youth Committee plans to run two matches each play date, grouping players by their development level so everyone gets quality playing time.
15–18 Year Olds – Training @ Warwick Academy
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Arrive by 2:15 PM to check in)
This will be a hardball training session. Players should bring protective equipment and a bat. Limited gear will be available for those who need it.
Reminder: • No spikes — cricket rubbers or trainers only
The Youth Committee strongly encourages players in this age group to register and take part. Once numbers and skill levels are confirmed, match play will be introduced.
Following the Easter break, the Youth Committee's next gathering will take place on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. A reminder will be sent closer to the date.
The BCB Youth Committee is excited to launch match play this Sunday and continue building momentum for all age groups.
Thank you for your support — they cannot wait to see our young athletes on the field!
See you at the grounds!
For more information, please contact info@cricket.bm or marketing@cricket.bm. Or visit the BCB website at www.cricket.bm
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Leverock’s Tigers Secure Victory in Reduced-Overs Clash
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India Captains 167/9 India Tigers 173/6
Kamau Leverock and his India Tigers teammates secured a dramatic four-wicket victory over the India Captains today in a high-octane encounter at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
The match was not without its complications, as technical issues at the ground forced officials to reduce the contest to 19 overs per side. After winning the toss and electing to field, the Tigers’ decision appeared to be a masterstroke early on, though they were soon met by a resilient batting display from the Captains.
The India Captains posted a formidable total of 167 for 6 in their allotted overs, spearheaded by a blistering half-century from Ritik Sharma. Sharma’s explosive 65 came off just 35 deliveries and included four boundaries and five towering sixes. Despite the onslaught, Pawan Negi remained the standout performer for the Tigers' bowling unit, claiming three vital wickets while conceding just 14 runs in a remarkably disciplined four-over spell.
The chase was equally tense, as the India Tigers looked to overhaul a challenging required run rate. The momentum swung back in their favor thanks to a composed unbeaten knock from Jeevan Mendis, who anchored the innings with 42 not out from 30 balls. Mendis struck three fours and two sixes to guide his side toward the target.
Aniruddha Joshi attempted to stem the flow for the India Captains, finishing with figures of 2 for 43, but his efforts were ultimately in vain. The Tigers reached 173 for 6 with time to spare, sealing a vital win as the competition intensified.
India Captains Inning
..23 (22) Mizba Alam b Pawan Negi ..00 (03) Anup Ahlawat c Milinda Siriwardana b Akalanka Ganegama ..15 (05) Sanyam Arora c Amit Paunikar b Akalanka Ganegama ..65 (35) Ritik Sharma Run Out ..08 (14) Aniruddha Joshi Run Out ..22 (17) Imtiaz Ahmed Not Out ..00 (01) Shailesh Bhondekar b Pawan Negi ..00 (02) Faheem Ahmad b Pawan Negi ..12 (14) Veer Pratap Singh st Amit Paunikar b Jeevan Mendis ..00 (01) Akshay Wakhare b Jeevan Mendis ..00 (00) Umer Amhad Not Out ..22 Extras (1b-9lb-12w) 167 Total for 9 wickets after 19 overs
..17 (09) Amitoze Singh st Faheem Ahmad b Aniruddha Joshi ..04 (05) Tillakaratne Dilshan Run Out ..30 (16) Samit Patel b Sanyam Arora ..04 (08) Milinda Siriwardana b Aniruddha Joshi ..32 (20) Kuldeep Hooda b V Pratap Singh ..01 (05) Shadab Jakati c Mizba Alam b Akshay Wakhare ..42 (30) Jeevan Mendis Not Out ..01 (01) Amit Paunikar Not Out ..42 Extras (7lb-35w) 173 Total for 6 wickets after 15.4 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-13 (Dilshan), 2-58 (Patel), 3-80 (Singh), 4-81 (Siriwardana), 5-76 (Jakati), 6-165 (Hooda)
Leverock Reflects on Cricket Pedigree and Football Roots
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Bermuda’s Kamau Leverock has opened up about the "big influence" of his family’s sporting legacy as he continues his high-profile stint in the Legends League Cricket in India.
Speaking from Haldwani, where he is currently representing the India Tigers, the 31-year-old all-rounder touched on a childhood steeped in elite competition. Leverock, who recently fell agonizingly short of a half-century in a narrow loss to the Mumbai Spartans, was quick to credit his family’s deep roots in the game for his lifelong passion.
"I’ve got cricket on both sides of my family," Leverock revealed. "I had an uncle that played for the West Indies in the 80s—my dad’s brother—so just watching both of those guys, my uncle and my dad, they had a big influence. I was passionate from a young age; I was actually in the Barbados newspaper when I was two, and they were calling me the next Brian Lara."
The Leverock name is synonymous with Bermudian sporting history. Kamau is the nephew of the iconic Dwayne "Sluggo" Leverock, the left-arm spinner whose spectacular diving catch against India in the 2007 World Cup remains one of the sport's most enduring images.
Despite the heavy expectations that come with such a pedigree, the younger Leverock has forged his own path as a world-traveling franchise specialist. However, during his interview in India, he admitted that his career could have taken a very different direction on the football pitch.
Before fully committing to the willow and red leather, Leverock was a standout prospect for Bermuda. "I played football as well," he noted. "I played football for Bermuda up until Under-17 level. So yeah, I would have possibly chased that game as well."
That dual-sport foundation has clearly served him well in the high-intensity world of T20 cricket. As the youngest player in a dressing room filled with legends, Leverock has become a vital source of "youthful energy" for the Tigers.
"It’s quite interesting to be around a lot of the legends," he added. "It’s great to be on the same field as guys that I’ve watched. I watched Kirk Edwards as a young kid when I was in Barbados visiting family, so it's a great experience."
With the Legends League entering its final stages, Leverock’s focus remains on providing the "impetus" the Tigers need to climb the table, all while carrying the pride of a Bermudian sporting dynasty into the heart of India.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Leverock Reflects on Agonizing Near-Miss in Haldwani
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Kamau Leverock has admitted to a "scratchy" start in his latest Legends League Cricket outing, after falling just one run short of a landmark half-century in the India Tigers' narrow defeat to the Mumbai Spartans.
The hard-hitting all-rounder was the standout performer for the Tigers at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium, but his valiant 49 off 37 balls wasn't quite enough to haul his side across the line in a tense 17-run loss.
Speaking after the match to www.islandstats.com, Leverock revealed that a lack of recent competitive action and a challenging surface in Haldwani made for a tentative start to his innings.
"It was a bit scratchy at the start, a bit ansy," Leverock confessed. "I haven't played cricket for quite some time obviously, being it off-season in Bermuda, and the pitch was a bit difficult."
Despite the early rust, Leverock's natural aggression eventually took over. He struck eight boundaries and a towering six, providing a much-needed injection of "impetus" once he had adjusted to the local conditions.
The 31-year-old, who was a high-profile pick for the Tigers in the 2026 draft, explained that his recovery from a slow start was down to tactical patience.
"I just tried to put a little injection of impetus in my game and see if it came off," he said. "But after I calmed down and understood how the pitch was playing and picked my moments, then the runs came.".
While the performance re-established Leverock as one of the most dangerous middle-order threats in the competition, the final result left a bitter taste. He was eventually dismissed just one run shy of his fifty, a victim of a clinical spell from veteran seamer S. Sreesanth.
"Obviously devastated to be one run short of a half-century, and obviously lose," Leverock added. "But it’s a good experience, so I'm just enjoying it.".
The India Tigers will look to bounce back from the defeat when they return to action later this week, with Leverock’s form likely to be central to their hopes of climbing the Legends League table.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Leverock & India Tigers Fall to Mumbai Spartans
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Mumbai Spartans 160/8 India Tigers 143/6
Kamau Leverock produced a spectacular individual performance on the global stage today, though his India Tigers side eventually fell to a 17-run defeat in a high-stakes Legends League Cricket encounter.
In a clash that lived up to its heavyweight billing at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium, the Mumbai Spartans managed to defend a competitive total of 160, despite a relentless late-inning surge led by the Bermudian all-rounder.
The Mumbai Spartans opted to bat first after winning the toss on a surface that proved increasingly difficult to navigate as the afternoon wore on. They posted a respectable 160 for 8 from their allotted 20 overs, anchored by a fluent 42 from Bharath Chipli.
The India Tigers' bowling attack, however, remained disciplined throughout. Shadab Jakati was the pick of the bowlers, returning clinical figures of 3 for 24 from his four-over quota. His ability to stifle the scoring in the middle overs kept the Tigers within striking distance of a second consecutive victory.
In pursuit of 161, the India Tigers struggled to find their rhythm early, slumping to a precarious position under the pressure of a seasoned Mumbai attack. It was left to Kamau Leverock to ignite the chase, and he did so with the kind of "swashbuckling" power that has made him a fan favorite in the legends circuit.
Leverock struck a defiant 49 off just 37 balls, a knock punctuated by eight boundaries and a towering six. His ability to rotate the strike while punishing any width forced the Spartans into defensive field sets. However, the Bermudian was eventually undone by the veteran Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, who finished with 2 for 23 and claimed the crucial wicket of Leverock just as he looked set to push the Tigers over the line.
Despite Leverock’s heroics, the Tigers finished their 20 overs at 143 for 6, falling just 17 runs short of the target. While the result is a setback for the Tigers, Leverock’s form remains a significant positive for the franchise as they prepare for the next leg of the tour.
Mumbai Spartans Inning
..09 (07) Chadwick Walton c Pawan Negi b Sumit Singh ..42 (22) Bharath Chipli b Samit Patel ..18 (09) Mausif Khan st Amit Paunikar b Shadab Jakati ..01 (05) Amit Verma LBW Shadab Jakati ..25 (32) Asad Pathan Run Out ..02 (04) Manan Sharma st Amit Paunikar b Shadab Jakati ..18 (28) Rahul Yadav Not Out ..17 (09) Shoaib Khan c Shadab Jakati b Abu Nechim ..06 (03) Shanthakumaran Sreesanth c Samit Patel b Abu Nechim ..06 (01) Suboth Bhati Not Out ..16 Extras (4b-3lb-9w) 160 Total for 8 wickets after 20 overs
..00 901) Amitoze Singh c Chadwick Walton b Shanthakumaran Sreesanth ..00 (01) Tillakaratne Dilshan c Chadwick Walton b Shanthakumaran Sreesanth ..10 (12) Amit Paunikarc Ishwar Chaudhary b Suboth Bhati ..49 (37) Kamau Leverock LBW Amit Verma ..06 (06) Samit Patel b Manan Sharma ..45 (41) Kuldeep Hooda b Amit Verma ..23 (21) Pawan Negi Not Out ..00 (01) Sumit Singh Not Out ..10 Extras (1lb-9w) 143 Total for 6 wickets after 20 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-0 (Singh), 2-1 (Dilshan), 3-27 (Paunikar), 4-45 (Patel), 5-86 (Leverock), 6-143 (Hooda)
