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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Smith Umpires as Sri Lanka Cruise to Dominant 10-Wicket Win
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Sri Lanka delivered a clinical all-round performance to thrash Ireland by 10 wickets in the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman.
The match, officiated on-field by Bermuda's Precious Smith alongside Champa Chakma of Bangladesh, underscored Sri Lanka's strong form in the tournament as they wrapped up proceedings with minimal fuss.
After electing to field, Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling attack restricted Ireland to a modest 105-9 from their 20 overs before openers Vishmi Gunaratne and Hasini Perera chased down the target with seven overs to spare.
Ireland struggled to build momentum against a tight Sri Lankan bowling unit, losing wickets at regular intervals. Louise Little offered the main resistance with a top score of 28, but the Irish batting lineup failed to find any sustained fluency.
Sathya Sandeepani was the pick of the bowlers, producing a remarkably economical spell of 3-9 from her four overs to dismantle the Ireland middle order and ensure the target remained well below par.
In reply, Sri Lanka made light work of the 106-run target. Gunaratne and Perera paced the chase to perfection, finding the boundary regularly and rotating the strike with ease to post an unbroken century stand.
Both openers brought up identical half-centuries—Gunaratne finishing unbeaten on 53 from 37 deliveries and Perera matching her with 53 not out off 41 balls—sealing a comprehensive victory at 110-0 after just 13 overs.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Bermudian Umpire Smith to Officiate at ICC Women’s Nations Trophy
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Bermudian umpire Precious Smith will take her place on the international stage this month after being appointed to officiate at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 in the United Arab Emirates.
The tournament, which runs from 12 to 25 November in Ajman, marks another major milestone in Smith's officiating career as she joins the match officials panel for the expanded 10-team competition.
Five ICC Full Members — Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe — headline the field alongside Associate nations the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, and hosts UAE.
The tournament has expanded from eight teams in its inaugural edition to 10, split into two groups of five.
Tournament Groups
Group A: Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, UAE (hosts)
Group B: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Netherlands, Zimbabwe
The group stage begins on Thursday, November 12th, with a four-match opening slate across two venues. Sri Lanka meet Ireland at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, while Papua New Guinea face Scotland at the Seven Districts Sports Club in the morning matches. Afternoon action sees Pakistan take on Bangladesh and the Netherlands play Thailand.
Following the round-robin stage concluding on November 18th, the top three sides from each pool advance to the Super Six stage, scheduled for November 20th, 22nd, and 23rd.
In the Super Sixes, qualifying teams will face only the three advancing nations from the opposite group. The top two teams at the end of the phase will earn a place in the final, set for November 25th at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground.
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Monday, November 02, 2026
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BCB Steps up Youth Development ahead of 2027 Americas Qualifier
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The Bermuda Cricket Board has completed an intensive Under-19 talent identification camp as preparations begin for hosting the 2027 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier.
Sixteen promising young cricketers took part in the five-day high-performance programme, designed to evaluate emerging talent, establish fitness benchmarks, and introduce players to the demands of international cricket.
The camp forms the opening phase of the BCB’s long-term player pathway, with Bermuda scheduled to stage the regional qualifying tournament from 20 to 30 August 2027.
Under-19 head coach Ryan Steede led the sessions under the guidance of international cricket consultant Andre Coley, putting the squad through technical assessments, strength and conditioning testing, and tactical workshops.
"The camp was an overwhelming success," said Steede. "The players demonstrated excellent attitudes, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to improve.
"We were encouraged by the depth of talent on display and the commitment shown by both players and parents. This camp has provided a strong foundation as we build towards hosting the Americas Qualifier in August 2027."
The five-day camp opened with a joint orientation for players and parents detailing professional standards, nutrition, and mental resilience required at the senior level.
Subsequent indoor net sessions focused on decision-making and execution against seam and spin, while fielding and wicketkeeping drills highlighted several players displaying high athletic potential.
Steede’s coaching staff—comprising assistants Kyle Hodsoll and Roderick Masters alongside team manager Ryan Belboda—will use performance data from the camp to draft individual player development plans.
The BCB plans to stage further training camps, educational seminars, and competitive match opportunities throughout 2027 as the island looks to assemble a squad capable of contending for World Cup qualification on home turf.
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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Bermuda Quartet Called-Up to Commonwealth Cricket Celebration
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Four of Bermuda's brightest emerging cricketers have been called up to represent the island in a high-profile Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Under-23 T10 exhibition match in Antigua.
Isaiah O'Brien, Keegan Jones, Sa-Qui Robinson, and Zeri Tomlinson will feature in the showcase on Sunday, November 1st at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Organised alongside the heads of government summit under the theme "One Commonwealth, One Team", the fixture brings together elite youth talent from across member nations to highlight sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and international athletic pathways.
All four players recently graduated from Bermuda's Under-19 national programme and represent the vanguard of the island's next generation. Three of the selected players are currently balancing competitive cricket with overseas higher education, while one is working locally in Bermuda with plans to pursue university studies.
The call-ups stem directly from a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forged between Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) president Lloyd Smith and Cricket West Indies (CWI).
That partnership has already paid dividends on the technical side, having facilitated the secondment of former West Indies Test coach Andre Coley as an international high-performance consultant.
Operational delivery of the agreement is driven through regular quarterly strategy meetings between BCB executive director Cal Blankendal and CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe, geared toward establishing sustainable, elite regional pathways for Bermudian talent.
The initiative forms part of a wider BCB strategy to widen international exposure across three key pillars:
Player Development Pathways: Direct inclusion in premier regional fixtures, tournaments, and elite development camps across the West Indies.
Technical Exchange: Collaborative coaching secondments, mentoring, and technical clinics designed to raise elite standards.
Umpiring & Match Officiating: Practical opportunities for local officials to gain accreditation and experience on the regional circuit.
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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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