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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Cricket Board’s 2026 Awards Presented
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Southampton Rangers and Warwick Workmen’s Club took centre stage as the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) celebrated the standout performers of the 2026 domestic season at its annual awards evening.
Players, coaches, match officials, and administrators gathered at Warwick Workmen’s Club to reflect on a hard-fought campaign, with silverware distributed across both league and knockout competitions alongside special tributes to long-serving figures of the island game.
Rangers underlined their status as the dominant force in top-flight cricket, collecting a clean sweep of premier honours after clinching both the 50 Overs Premier Division and T20 Premier Division titles, as well as the T20 Knockout Cup.
All-rounder Allan Douglas Jr was named 50 Overs Premier Division Most Valuable Player following a decisive summer that yielded 272 runs and 11 wickets, while team-mate Nyhrobi Carmichael topped the T20 bowling charts with 15 dismissals. Rangers' commanding campaign was further cemented with Herbie Bascome securing Premier Division Coach of the Year honours.
Hosts Warwick Workmen’s Club also enjoyed an evening of rich reward in the First Division, completing a league and T20 Knockout double. Veteran all-rounder Malachi Jones was awarded T20 First Division MVP honours after notching 81 runs and taking nine wickets.
Elsewhere in the individual accolades, Dominic Sabir took home the T20 Premier Division MVP for Somerset Cricket Club following a campaign featuring 168 runs and seven wickets, while PHC’s Charles Trott was crowned 50 Overs First Division MVP after an influential all-round return of 224 runs and 14 wickets.
Off the pitch, the board honoured several pillars of the domestic game. Derek Wright received the prestigious BCB Icon Award in recognition of decades of service to Bermudian cricket, while Samantha Robinson was presented with the Long Service Award to mark 20 years of continuous employment and dedication at the governing body.
Law firm Cox Hallett Wilkinson (CHW) was awarded the Good Corporate Citizenship Award for their backing of the senior men’s national team across 2026, with the honour accepted by Fiona Bada.
Team & Knockout Honours
50 Overs Premier Division Champions: Southampton Rangers Sports Club
50 Overs First Division Champions: Cleveland County Cricket Club
T20 Premier Division Champions: Southampton Rangers Sports Club
T20 First Division Champions: Warwick Workmen’s Club
T20 Knockout Cup (Premier Division): Southampton Rangers Sports Club
T20 Knockout Cup (First Division): Warwick Workmen’s Club
40 Over Knockout (Premier Division): St. George’s Cricket Club
40 Over Knockout (First Division): Somerset Bridge Recreation Club
Most Valuable Player Awards
50 Overs Premier Division MVP: Allan Douglas Jr (Southampton Rangers SC) – 272 runs, 11 wickets
50 Overs First Division MVP: Charles Trott (PHC) – 224 runs, 14 wickets
T20 Premier Division MVP: Dominic Sabir (Somerset CC) – 168 runs, 7 wickets
T20 First Division MVP: Malachi Jones (Warwick Workmen’s Club) – 81 runs, 9 wickets
Statistical Leaders
50 Overs Premier Division Most Runs: Onias Bascome (Southampton Rangers SC) – 306 runs
50 Overs First Division Most Runs: Steven Bremar Jr (Cleveland County CC) – 286 runs
50 Overs Premier Division Most Wickets: Rahul Sapra (St. George’s CC) – 17 wickets
50 Overs First Division Most Wickets: Charles Trott (PHC) – 14 wickets
T20 Premier Division Most Runs: Terryn Fray (Bailey’s Bay CC) – 194 runs
T20 First Division Most Runs: Ras Solomon Burrows (Willow Cuts CC) – 113 runs
T20 Premier Division Most Wickets: Nyhrobi Carmichael (Southampton Rangers SC) – 15 wickets
T20 First Division Most Wickets: Malachi Jones (Warwick Workmen’s Club) – 9 wickets
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Bermuda Cricket Board pays tribute to Gary Fray
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The Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) has led glowing tributes to long-serving administrator Gary Fray, hailing him as a "true titan" whose decades of selfless service transformed the landscape of the island's national sport.
In an emotional statement issued on behalf of the BCB President and Executive Board, the governing body reflected on Fray’s enduring legacy across grassroots development, financial governance, and national administration.
Widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern Bermudian cricket, Fray was instrumental during the early 1990s in orchestrating the unification of the island’s disparate governing bodies into a single, cohesive entity—a watershed moment that modernised the sport's domestic and international pathways.
Throughout his tenure on the BCB Executive Committee, Fray filled nearly every senior executive brief, serving with distinction as Treasurer, Second Vice-President, and First Vice-President.
Armed with more than 50 years of professional accounting experience, Fray brought vital fiscal prudence, rigour, and transparency to the board's accounts during pivotal periods of transition.
He also presided over the BCB Disciplinary Committee as Chairman, earning the respect of players, officials, and member clubs for his measured, dignified, and impartial approach to safeguarding the spirit of the game. His tireless dedication garnered global acclaim when he was presented with the International Cricket Council (ICC) Lifetime Service Award.
Beyond his national commitments, Fray's name became synonymous with Warwick Workmen’s Club, an institution he served for more than half a century.
Having walked through the doors as a 16-year-old sportsman before joining the committee at just 20, Fray went on to occupy virtually every leadership post—including Secretary, Treasurer, and ultimately President.
Under his guidance, the club solidified its standing as an indispensable cultural, athletic, and social anchor for the Warwick parish community.
"Gary represented the very best of Bermudian sportsmanship," the BCB said in its tribute. "He was a leader who never sought the spotlight for himself, but instead poured his energy into building structured, fair, and welcoming environments where generations of young athletes could thrive.
"To Gary, we extend our deepest gratitude for your decades of selfless labour, your firm guidance, and your enduring legacy in Bermudian cricket. The foundation you built will continue to support our sport for generations to come."
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Bermuda Consolidate Fourth Spot in ICC Americas Rankings
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Bermuda maintained fourth position in the ICC Americas region following the latest official team rankings released on Thursday, trailing regional powerhouses West Indies, the United States, and Canada.
The update, published by World of Americas Cricket (W.A.C) in accordance with the International Cricket Council standings as of October 15th 2026, reinforces Bermuda’s status among the continent's leading Associate nations while underscoring the ground required to close the gap on the top tier.
Globally, the West Indies continue to spearhead the regional contingent from seventh in the world standings. The two-time T20 world champions remain the Americas' standard-bearers on the global stage, operating comfortably clear of their continental neighbours.
The United States occupy second spot in the regional pecking order, sitting 13th in the world. Their standing reflects sustained momentum on the international circuit following significant competitive investment across North American cricket over recent cycles.
Canada follow in third regionally, holding 20th in the global table, while Bermuda solidify fourth spot in the Americas and 32nd in the world.
For Bermuda, holding 32nd globally keeps them ahead of regional rivals such as the Cayman Islands and Argentina, but clear daylight remains between the island and the automatic qualification spots occupied by the North American duo ahead of them.
With the ICC Americas pathway continually evolving to expand competitive cricket across the hemisphere, Bermuda’s focus turns to upcoming regional fixtures as they bid to turn promising individual performances into ranking points and close the margin on the top three.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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ICC Americas Emerging Players 2026 Under-23 Rankings
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Bermuda's burgeoning cricket renaissance has received a major international endorsement after teenage all-rounders Isaiah O'Brien and Luke Horan swept the top two spots in the official ICC Americas Region Top 5 Emerging Players 2026 rankings.
O'Brien claimed the coveted number one ranking, earning top billing as the region’s premier emerging all-rounder after a string of decisive, high-impact displays across recent qualification campaigns.
The St David's talent was singled out for his match-defining contributions and temperament under pressure.
Hot on his heels at number two is compatriot Horan. The 18-year-old seam-bowling all-rounder was recognized for his dual-threat capability, lauded for providing crucial lower-order batting depth alongside his prolific wicket-taking form on the international circuit.
The one-two finish caps a stellar year for both prospects, underlining Bermuda's rich production line of young talent and cementing their status as two of the most potent young assets in Associate cricket.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Rawlins Claims Second in ICC Americas Qualifiers Rankings
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Bermuda all-rounder Delray Rawlins has been ranked second among the top performers of the 2026 ICC Americas Qualifiers following a standout campaign with the bat.
The Bermuda talisman compiled 200 runs across the tournament, combining blistering strokeplay with leadership to guide his side and cement his status as one of Associate cricket's most destructive operators.
Rawlins finished just behind United States captain Monank Patel, who claimed top honours courtesy of a series of clutch, match-winning displays when the stakes were highest.
The rankings underline a prolific tournament for the region's leading batters:
1. Monank Patel (USA): Led from the front, taking top spot after delivering decisive performances in key moments for the Americans.
2. Delray Rawlins (Bermuda): The heartbeat of Bermuda's lineup, amassing 200 runs to finish as runner-up on the regional ladder.
3. Yuvraj Samra (Canada): Provided explosive middle-order hitting, piling on 216 runs at a staggering strike rate of 209.
4. Jermaine Baker (Cayman Islands): Crowned the tournament's overall top run-scorer with a commanding tally of 311 runs.
5. Pedro Baron (Argentina): Proved an anchor at the top of the order, rounding out the top five after compiling 275 runs.
For Rawlins and Bermuda, the individual recognition caps a tournament where their captain once again proved pivotal on the continental stage.
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