Bermudian all-rounder Kamau Leverock has been forced to withdraw from the inaugural World Legends Pro League T20 in India following a devastating visa delay. Despite being drafted as a marquee "youthful energy" player for the Pune Panthers, Leverock received his travel documents only after the tournament had already commenced, making his participation impossible.
The 31-year-old was set to represent a star-studded Panthers squad led by Kieron Pollard and featuring global icons Dwayne Bravo and Upul Tharanga. The tournament, which began on January 26 at the newly inaugurated 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa, offered Leverock a prestigious platform to "mix it up" with some of the game's former greats.
Leverock’s absence is a significant blow for both the player and the Panthers' strategy. Captain Kieron Pollard had previously highlighted Leverock’s inclusion as vital, stating the team needed his "youthful energy and versatility" alongside their World Cup-winning veterans.
The all-rounder’s participation was expected to be a crucial marketing opportunity following his recent return to the Bermuda national team fold for the upcoming World Cup qualifying cycle. After a successful stint with the Gujarat Greats last year, Leverock had been looking to further establish himself on the lucrative global franchise circuit.
The Pune Panthers were scheduled to open their campaign on January 27th against the Gurugram Thunders. With the visa only arriving after the first ball had been bowled, the window for integration into the 10-day event closed prematurely.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Bascome Jr. Elected President of Flatt's Victoria
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Flatt's Victoria Cricket Club is under new leadership, as Nelson Bascome Jr. has become the new club President, taking over from Jon Carey.
Bascome Jr., represented Flatt’s Victoria in the Eastern County Cup making his debut in 2001.
Over the years Bascome Jr. played in 18 matches, batting 16 times scoring a total of 134 runs, with a highest individual score of 42.
In the Bowling department, Bascome Jr. has bowled a total of 144 Eastern County Cup overs, with 18 maidens, he has claimed a total of 19 wickets for 655 runs, he has also hung onto 5 catches.
The new Flatt’s Victoria Executive consist of:
Nelson Bascome - President Kiwan Franks - Vice President Xavier James - Treasurer Leanna Lambert - Secretary Joanne Carey - Assistant-Secretary
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Windward Islands edge Leeward Islands in Super50 Thriller
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The Windward Islands secured a hard-fought three-wicket victory over the Leeward Islands as the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup continued at the Cumberland Playing Field in St. Vincent. In a match defined by disciplined bowling and a tense run chase, the Leeward Islands were unable to defend a modest total despite a spirited effort in the field.
Having won the toss and elected to bat first, the Leeward Islands struggled to build significant partnerships and were eventually bowled out for 125 in 34.5 overs. Qiana Joseph provided the backbone of the innings with a composed 44, but she found little support as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Windward Islands' bowling attack was led by Aldith Gasper, who delivered a clinical spell to return figures of three wickets for 28 runs from her ten overs, including three maidens.
The chase proved to be a nervy affair for the Windward Islands, who eventually reached their target of 126 for seven. The mainstay of their innings was Janella Glasgow, who anchored the chase with a vital 54 not out to see her side across the finish line.
The Leeward Islands' defense was spearheaded by Shanisha Hector, who continued her fine form with the ball by taking two wickets for 22 runs from her four overs. Despite the close result, Bermudian all-rounder Katherine Bean-Rosario was once again missing from the starting lineup, having also sat out the previous fixture against Barbados earlier in the week.
Leeward Islands Inning
..44 (54) Qiana Joseph b Afy Fletcher ..05 (12) Kayzg Boyles LBW Jannillea Glasgow ..12 (21) Reniece Boyce c Afy Fletcher b Aldith Gasper ..05 (07) Tonya Martin c Carena Noel b Aldith Gasper ..04 (04) Amanda Edwards Run Out ..25 (47) Jahzara Claxton c Afy Fletcher b Shanel Mckie ..01 (04) Shawnisha Hector c b Aldith Gasper ..11 (41) Chey-Anne Moses Run Out ..01 (07) Davronique Maynard c Carena Noel b Shanel Mckie ..01 (04) Rozel Liburd Not Out ..00 (08) Aaliyah Weekes c Shanel Mckie b Jannillea Glasgow ..16 Extras (1b-2lb-13w) 125 Total All Out after 34.5 overs
..01 (05) Ashlene Edward LBW Shawnisha Hector ..18 (27) Abini St. Jean b Davronique Maynard ..10 (15) Afy Fletcher LBW Davronique Maynard ..04 (26) Amiah Gilbert b Qiana Joseph ..54 (71) Jannillea Glasgow Not Out ..07 (24) Earnisha Fontaine c Reniece Boyce b Shawnisha Hector ..01 (04) Carena Noel c Amanda Edwards b Rozel Liburd ..22 (29) Shanel Mckie c Shawnisha Hector b Amanda Edwards ..00 (05) Jaeda Tyrell Not Out ..09 Extras (8w-1nb 126 Total for 7 wickets after 34.1 overs
Fall of Wickets; 1-4 (Edward), 2-28 (St Jean), 3-35 (Gilbert), 4-45 (Fletcher), 5-66 (Fontaine), 6-71 (Noel), 7-122 (Mckie)
We Wait While ICC Suspension and Visa Chaos rock USA
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While we still await an answer from the Bermuda Cricket Board regarding the questions put to them on Sunday, one of our opponents in the North American Cup is having issues.
Aaron Jones, a key figure in the United States side that defeated Bermuda at last year's North America Cup, has been provisionally suspended from all cricket with immediate effect. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday that the 31-year-old batter faces five charges of breaching anti-corruption codes, predominantly related to the 2023-24 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.
The charges against Jones include allegations of match-fixing or attempting to improperly influence matches, as well as failing to disclose corrupt approaches and obstructing official investigations. Jones, who was born in New York and has been a central pillar of the USA’s recent rise on the global stage, has 14 days to respond to the allegations. He is currently part of an 18-man training camp in Sri Lanka, but this suspension makes him ineligible for the final 15-man squad for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup.
The USA’s preparations have been further destabilized by news that star fast bowler Ali Khan has reportedly been denied an Indian visa. Khan, an instrumental part of the team’s historic Super Eight run in 2024, revealed the news via an Instagram story on Tuesday while training in Colombo.
The Pakistan-born pacer is one of four players in the USA squad facing similar administrative hurdles due to their place of birth. Under current Indian regulations, individuals born in Pakistan must undergo rigorous security checks regardless of their current citizenship, a process that has previously caused significant delays for international athletes.
With the USA scheduled to face hosts India in the tournament opener in Mumbai on February 7th, the potential absence of their leading strike bowler would be a massive tactical blow. While the ICC is reportedly working behind the scenes to resolve the matter, the clock is ticking for the American side as they look to finalize their travel plans for the showpiece event.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Barbados Cruise as Leewards Falter in Super50 Opener
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Barbados 144 Leeward Islands 65
Barbados Women laid down a marker in the opening round of the 2026 CG United Women’s Super50 Cup, securing a comprehensive 79-run victory over the Leeward Islands at the Park Hill Playing Field. In a match defined by contrasting fortunes with the bat, a resilient half-century from Naijanni Cumberbatch proved the difference as the Leeward Islands struggled to replicate the form that saw them capture the T20 Blaze title just days ago.
The Bermudian interest in the fixture was centered on all-rounder Katherine Bean-Rosario, who was omitted from the starting eleven for this opening 50-over contest.
Shawnisha Hector was the standout performer for the Leewards, ripping through the Barbados top order with a clinical display of pace bowling. Hector finished with impressive figures of 4 for 19 from her 5.5 overs, ensuring the dangerous Barbados lineup never truly settled. However, Naijanni Cumberbatch proved to be the immovable object the Leewards could not dislodge. Playing a lone hand, Cumberbatch anchored the innings with a patient 74 not out, guiding her side to a total of 144 all out in 47.5 overs.
The chase proved to be a bridge too far for the Leeward Islands, whose batting lineup failed to find any rhythm against a disciplined Barbados attack. Tonya Martin offered the only notable resistance with a top score of 15, but wickets fell at regular intervals as the pressure of the required run rate mounted.
Shamilia Connell was the architect of the Leewards' downfall, mirroring Hector's first-innings heroics by claiming 4 for 17 in a devastating spell. The Leeward Islands were eventually bundled out for just 65 in 25.5 overs, handing Barbados a dominant start to the tournament.
Barbados Inning
..01 (13) Alisa Scantlebury b Shawnisha Hector ..02 (05) Ebonie Braithwaite c Qiana Joseph b Shawnisha Hector ..74 (139) Naijanni Cumberbatch Not Out ..21 (43) Asabi Callender b Amanda Edwards ..20 (33) Aaliyah Alleyne b Amanda Edwards ..03 (23) Trishan Holder b Amanda Edwards ..01 (07) Shakera Selman c Amanda Edwards b Qiana Joseph ..01 (03) Allison Gordon b Amanda Edwards ..05 (17) Theanny Herbert-Mayers Run Out ..01 (04) Shamilia Connell b Shawnisha Hector ..00 (01) Keila Elliott b Shawnisha Hector ..15 Extras (5b-1lb-8w-1nb) 144 Total All Out after 47.5 overs
..02 (06) Qiana Joseph c Theanny Herbert-Mayers b Allison Gordon ..04 (08) Jahzara Claxton b Shamilia Connell ..05 (11) Amanda Edwards b Shamilia Connell ..02 (14) Reniece Boyce c Sub b Aaliyah Alleyne ..07 (05) Shawnisha Hector c Allison Gordon b Aaliyah Alleyne ..15 (50) Tonya Martin b Shamilia Connell ..00 (03) Davronique Maynard c Naijanni Cumberbatch b Aaliyah Alleyne ..00 (04) Kimberly Anthony LBW Shakera Selman ..09 (07) Rozel Liburd c Keila Elliott b Shakera Selman ..11 (44) Chey-Anne Moses Not Out ..00 (04) Aaliyah Weekes b Shamilia Connell ..10 Extras (2lb-7w-1nb) ..65 Total All Out after 25.5 overs
