Bascome named Bermuda coach - Royal Gazette

Herbie Bascome has been confirmed as the new national coach by the Bermuda Cricket Board.

Lloyd Smith, the BCB president, announced the appointment at a press conference, with Bascome agreeing an initial one-year contract.

“On January 30, the BCB Executive unanimously supported the recommendation of the high-performance committee to appoint Herbie Bascome as the national men’s coach beginning March 1,” the BCB said.

“Following a best practice and transparent process the high-performance committee selected Mr Bascome as the best candidate to navigate the performance of the national senior men’s squad.”

Bascome’s initial task is to prepare the Bermuda squad for the upcoming ICC Americas Region T20 World Cup qualifying tournament, which Bermuda will host from August 15 to 25.

The double elimination tournament will also involve Canada, the United States and Cayman Islands, with the top two countries advancing to the Global Qualifier in November.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity that the Board has given me to lead our country’s national cricket team,” Bascome said.

“I have been fortunate to have had outstanding experience as assistant coach to Gus Logie when we were a Division One team.

“I am fully committed to moving our cricket back towards those high-performance levels, starting with a strong showing in August in the T20.

“I encourage players to commit to playing for our country and restoring pride at the national senior level.”

Smith added: “I congratulate Herbie on his appointment to head coach. Herbie has devoted his life to our great sport and brings great passion and experience to the role.

“Bermuda has a very busy schedule ahead with our participation in the 50 over ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League, which will feature three tournaments in 30 months and even more frequent T20 commitments.

“We are excited to be hosting the regional T20 Qualifier in August and looking forward to Herbie leading our players into one of the two qualifying places to the global qualifier in November.”

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