Cricket: Outerbridge Pulls Out Of ICC Americas
[Updated] National cricket coach David Moore confirmed today [June 26] that Stephen Outerbridge pulled out of the National Squad’s ICC Americas Division One Twenty20 Tournament.
Mr Outerbridge withdrew due to work commitments and has been replaced in the squad by Dennico Hollis [pictured with Coach Moore at this morning's practice session].
Bermuda will compete in the ICC Americas T20 Qualifier which takes place July 17 – July 25 in Florida, USA.
David Hemp will Captain the squad which includes; Oronde Bascome, Lionel Cann, Fiqre Crockwell, Chris Douglas, OJ Pitcher, Joshua Gilbert, Malachi Jones, Kamau Leverock, Dean Minors, George O’Brien, Samuel Robinson and Rodney Trott. Jordan De Silva and Lateef Trott will be on standby.
When naming the team earlier this month, Coach Moore had commented, “It is important to the team’s performance that Stephen Outerbridge rejoins the group following his knee injury during last years Cup Match.”
Coach Moore spoke with us briefly this morning about the team’s preparation:
Update June 27: The BCB has officially confirmed that Stephen Outerbridge is unable to participate in the ICC Americas T20 Qualifiers and that Dennico Hollis has been selected to replace him. Coach David Moore stated, “I am very pleased for Dennico who has worked hard to earn his position on the squad.”
Players know months in advance the schedule for the year why on earth the BCB and the players have not lobbied their case with their employers. Come on someone pull their sucks up.
For the readers living overseas, add all the details of the events in the story; date, time, venue, we may be able to attend and give our support, we know Bermuda could use it.
Thanks Bryan