BDA Delegates Attend Regional & International Gatherings
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Representatives from Bermuda's cricket community are currently engaged in significant discussions on both regional and international fronts, attending key conventions that will shape the future of the sport. From umpiring standards in the Caribbean to crucial playing condition debates at the highest level, Bermuda is ensuring its voice is heard.
WICUA Convention Underway in Trinidad
The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Umpires Council (TTCUC) is currently playing host to the 31st Biennial Convention of the West Indies Cricket Umpires’ Association (WICUA). Taking place at the Cascadia Hotel in St Anns, the event has drawn over 80 delegates and observers from ten regional cricketing territories, including a representative from Bermuda.
The initial three days of the convention have been dedicated to the general council meeting, which included the important election of officers for the 2025-2027 term. The focus of the convention is set to shift on July 17th, when proceedings move to Penal. A highlight of this segment will be a keenly-contested T20 cricket match at the Clarke Road Recreation Ground, pitting a WICUA XI against a TTCUC XI.
The convention will conclude on July 18th, with a ceremony to present certificates to those who successfully passed WICUA’s Level Three examination in 2024, followed by the president’s banquet.
ICC Annual Conference in Singapore Addresses Key Issues
Meanwhile, on the global stage, Bermuda Cricket Board President Lloyd Smith and CEO Calvin Blankendal are attending the annual conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Singapore. The high-level meetings are tentatively scheduled from July 17th to 20th, and are expected to yield several key decisions impacting the sport worldwide.
A significant point of discussion is the recent recommendations from the Cricket Committee, chaired by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, regarding changes to the Playing Conditions. It is understood that the ICC is considering forming a Working Group specifically to examine these proposals. Among the more notable suggestions is the idea of using a single ball from the 25th over onwards in One-Day Internationals, a move intended to reintroduce reverse swing into the game.
The future format of the Under 19 Men's World Cup is also on the agenda, with suggestions to transition it to a T20 format, mirroring the successful Women's Under 19 World Cup. Currently, the men's tournament is played in the 50-over format.
Furthermore, momentum is reportedly building around the issue of T20 qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The debate centres on whether qualification should be determined by dedicated tournaments rather than current rankings, a topic expected to be thoroughly discussed during the ICC meetings.
The presence of Bermudian officials at both these crucial gatherings underscores the island's commitment to staying abreast of and influencing developments in cricket at all levels.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Bean-Rosario's Leeward Islands Cruise Past Guyana
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Leeward Islands Under-19s Women Won by 7 Wickets
Guyana Under 19 Women 74 Leeward Islands Under 19 Women 77/3
Katherine Bean-Rosario and her Leeward Islands Under 19 Women's teammates delivered a commanding performance today, securing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Guyana's Under 19 Women at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in Trinidad during the West Indies Rising Stars Women's Under-19 Championships. The win showcased a strong collective effort, highlighted by impressive bowling and a composed chase.
Having won the toss and elected to bowl, the Leeward Islands attack made early inroads, dismantling the Guyanese batting line-up. Guyana struggled to build significant partnerships and were eventually bowled out for a modest total of 74 runs. Cianna Barkoye provided some resistance for Guyana, top-scoring with a resilient 24 not out, but lacked support from her teammates.
The star of the bowling attack for the Leeward Islands was undoubtedly Sainavi Kambalapalli, who produced a superb spell of off-spin. Kambalapalli ripped through the Guyanese middle order, returning exceptional figures of 4 wickets for just 22 runs from her seven overs, one of which was a maiden. Behind the stumps, Bean-Rosario was sharp, holding onto two crucial catches to aid her bowlers' efforts.
In response, the Leeward Islands began their chase with confidence, despite losing an early wicket. They steadily chipped away at the target, reaching 75 for 3 to seal the victory with plenty of overs to spare. Sainavi Kambalapalli, fresh from her bowling heroics, also led the charge with the bat, finishing as the top scorer with an unbeaten 37 runs. Bean-Rosario contributed a valuable 7 runs to the chase, helping to stabilise the innings.
For Guyana, Danellie Manns was the pick of the bowlers, claiming one wicket for 10 runs from her 1.4 overs, but the total proved too small to defend against a determined Leeward Islands side.
The victory marks a significant step for the Leeward Islands Under 19 Women, demonstrating their potential in the regional competition.
Guyana Under 19 Women’s Inning
..00 (03) Laurene Williams c Katherine Bean-Rosario b Jahzara Claxton ..08 (19) Crystal Durant b Courtney Browne ..24 (64) Cianna Barkoye Not Out ..02 (04) Danielle Hicks c Katherine Bean-Rosario b Courtney Browne ..00 (01) Brianna Samaroo LBW Courtney Browne ..00 (05) Latoya Williams b Sainavi Kambalapalli ..00 (02) Tiea Isaacs LBW Sainavi Kambalapalli ..00 (05) Trisha Hardat b Sainavi Kambalapalli ..11 (12) Shawnette Belgrave Ru Out ..00 (02) Rebekah Cleto b Sainavi Kambalapalli ..02 (26) Danielle Manns b Aaliyah Weekes ..27 Extras (1b-24w-2nb) ..74 Total All Out after 23.2 overs
1.2-0-08-1 Jahzara Claxton 4.2-0-16-1 Aaliyah Weekes 1.4-0-12-0 Leanga Warner 5.0-0-11-3 Courtney Browne 7.0-1-22-4 Sainavi Kambalapalli 4.0-1-04-0 Gabrielle Harrylall
Leeward Islands Inning
..37 (21) Sainavi Kambalapalli Not Out ..00 (00) Kayzg Boyles Run Out ..21 (13) Jahzara Claxton c Cianna Barkoye b Crystal Durant ..07 (16) Katherine Bean-Rosario b Danielle Manns ..05 (02) Aaliyah Weekes Not Out ..07 Extras (7w) ..77 Total for 3 wickets after 8.4 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-6 (Boyles), 2-37 (Claxton), 3-71 (Bean Rosario)
Guyana Bowlers
3.0-0-29-0 Trisha Hardat 3.0-0-28-1 Crystal Durant 1.4-0-10-1 Danellie Manns 1.0-0-10-0 Rebekah Cleto
Monday, July 14, 2025
Weekend Cricket Review: Hollis, Tons, and Five-Wicket Hauls
Dion Stovell
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As the Bermuda cricket season continues to deliver compelling action across the Western County Cup, Premier, and First Division 50-over matches, and with Bermudian players shining overseas, www.islandstats.com takes a look at the standout individual performances from the past weekend.
Batting Brilliance
The undoubted batting star of the weekend was Dennico Hollis, who lit up the Scottish club scene with a magnificent 126 not out for Stenhousemuir's second team, The Tryst. Hollis's explosive innings came off just 89 balls and included a remarkable 19 fours and 1 six, leading his side to a dramatic victory.
Back on home soil in the Premier Division, Warwick Workmen's Club celebrated two centurions in their dominant win over Somerset Cricket Club. Zeri Tomlinson powered his way to 102, while Kamau Leverock also reached the magical three-figure mark with a superb 100, both innings showcasing powerful hitting.
Bowling Masterclasses
In the bowling department, Dion Stovell of the Southampton Rangers produced a sensational spell in the First Division. Stovell was the weekend's top bowler, dismantling PHC with astonishing figures of 5 wickets for just 3 runs from 5 overs, including three maidens, leading his team to a comprehensive victory.
In the Western County Cup, Allan Douglas of Somerset Bridge delivered a match-winning performance against Willow Cuts. Douglas's crucial bowling figures of 4 wickets for 9 runs from 6.4 overs were instrumental in dethroning the cup holders.
Rounding out the top bowling displays, Luke Horan, representing the St. George's Cricket Club Light Blue in a Cup Match Trial, put in a strong claim for selection with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 11 runs from 9 overs, including three maidens, showcasing his control and penetration.
These individual heroics underscore the talent on display in Bermudian cricket, both at home and abroad, promising more exciting action as the season progresses.
Batting Department
126* Dennico Hollis - The Tryst 102 Zeri Tomlinson - Warwick Workmen's Club 100 Kamau Leverock - Warwick Workmen's Club ..79 Janeiro Tucker - Somerset Cricket Club ..73 Isaiah O Brien - St. George's Cricket Club Light Blue ..70 Jason Anderson - St. George's Cricket Club ..65 Oronde Bascome - Southampton Rangers ..54 Dion Stovell - Southampton Rangers
* Denotes Not Out
Bowling Department
5.0-3-03-5 Dion Stovell - Southampton Rangers 6.4-1-09-4 Allan Douglas - Somerset Bridge 9.0-3-11-4 Luke Horan - St. George's Cricket Club Light Blue 10.-1-30-4 Justin Pitcher - St. David's Cricket Club 10.-1-41-4 Kyle Hodsoll - Bailey's Bay 10.-0-50-4 Shonari Boyles-Simons - Warwick Workmen's Club 10.-0-82-4 Antonio Darrell - Somerset Cricket Club 5.0-0-24-3 Aciram Burgess - Cleveland County 10.-1-32-3 Michael Agard - Bailey's Bay 9.0-0-41-3 Mackih McGowan - Cleveland County 8.3-0-42-3 Christopher Douglas - PHC 8.0-1-51-3 Charles Trott - PHC
Sunday, July 13, 2025
St. David's Snatch Thriller & Tons for Warwick Duo
Zeri Tomlinson
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The Bermuda domestic cricket season served up a compelling round of matches across the Premier and First Divisions, featuring nail-biting finishes and dominant batting displays.
PREMIER DIVISION
St. David's Cricket Club Won by 1 Wicket
Bailey’s Bay 129 St. David’s Cricket Club 133/9
At Lord's in St. David's, the fierce Eastern County rivalry delivered a low-scoring thriller that went down to the wire. St. David's Cricket Club emerged victorious by just 1 wicket against Bailey's Bay.
Bailey's Bay, after winning the toss and electing to bat, were bowled out for 129. Coolidge Durham top-scored with 48. Justin Pitcher was the pick of the St. David's bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 29 runs from 9.1 overs.
In reply, St. David's scraped to 133 for 9, with captain Derrick Brangman playing a heroic unbeaten innings of 38. He forged two crucial late partnerships, a 45-run stand with Justin Pitcher and a 27-run stand with Aaron Paynter, to guide his side home. Kyle Hodsoll was the standout bowler for Bailey's Bay with 4 wickets for 41 runs.
Warwick Workmen's Club Won by 78 Runs
Warwick Workmen's Club 315/ Somerset Cricket Club 237
At the Southampton Oval, Warwick Workman's Club secured a commanding 78-run victory over Somerset Cricket Club.
Warwick, batting first, amassed a formidable 315 all out. The innings was highlighted by two magnificent centuries: Zeri Tomlinson scored 102 off 95 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes), and Kamau Leverock added 100 off 79 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes). Antonio Darrell was the most effective bowler for Somerset, taking 4 wickets for 82 runs.
Somerset Cricket Club, in response, were bowled out for 237. Player/coach Janeiro Tucker was their top scorer with 79 off 65 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes). Shonari Boyles-Simons led the Warwick bowling attack, claiming 4 wickets for 50 runs from his 10 overs.
St. George's Cricket Club Won by 84 Runs
St. George's Cricket Club 233 Cleveland County 149
At the Wellington Oval, St. George's Cricket Club delivered a comprehensive 84-run win against Cleveland County.
St. George's Cricket Club batted first and were bowled out for 233. Jason Anderson anchored their innings with a patient 70 off 125 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes). Aciram Burgess was the pick of the Cleveland County bowlers with 3 wickets for 24 runs from 5 overs.
Cleveland County struggled in their chase, being dismissed for 149. Jabari Darrell top-scored with 40. Zachary Edmund was the key bowler for St. George’s, returning figures of 2 wickets for 16 runs from 4 overs.
FIRST DIVISION
Southampton Rangers Won by 168 Runs
Southampton Rangers 211 PHC 43
In the First Division, Southampton Rangers recorded a one-sided 168-run victory over PHC at the PHC Stadium.
Southampton Rangers, batting first, were bowled out for 211. Oronde Bascome led the scoring with a brisk 65 off 58 balls (8 fours, 1 six). Chris Douglas was the best bowler for PHC with 3 wickets for 42 runs from 8.3 overs.
PHC's chase was disastrous as they were bowled out for a paltry 43. Douglas was their top scorer with 20. Dion Stovell was the wrecker-in-chief for Southampton Rangers, delivering a devastating spell of 5 wickets for just 3 runs from 5 overs, including three maidens, to seal a dominant win.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Hollis Heroics as Stenhousemuir Secure Double Victory
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Stenhousemuir, Scotland - Bermudian cricketer Dennico Hollis enjoyed a weekend to remember in Scotland, playing a pivotal role as his Stenhousemuir second team, affectionately known as The Tryst, secured two thrilling victories.
The first triumph came in a nail-biting encounter in the Western Championship Two Division, where The Tryst won by just 1 wicket. Dunblanehad batted first, posting a total of 200 for 8 in their allotted 40 overs. Hollis contributed with the ball, returning figures of 1 wicket for 35 runs from 8 overs. However, it was with the bat that he truly shone. In a remarkable chase, The Tryst reached 201 for 9, largely thanks to Hollis's magnificent unbeaten innings of 126 runs from just 89 balls, an innings embellished with 19 fours and 1 six.
Hollis continued his strong form in the second match of the weekend. Against a Wes team that opted to bat first and scored 187, Hollis chipped in with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 14 runs from 4 overs. In reply, Stenhousemuir chased down the target comfortably, reaching 188 for 2, with Hollis remaining at the crease on 11 not out as they sealed another victory.
Hollis's outstanding individual performances, particularly his century and critical contributions with the ball, underscore his value to The Tryst and mark a highly successful weekend for the Bermudian in Scottish club cricket.
