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AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIP ANALYSIS

David Moore (coach)So far so good for the new man in charge. A no-nonsense approach gives the team a more professional feel and while defeats at the hands of USA, twice, and Canada weren't excatly in the game plan, there was plenty of evidence in all three matches to suggest that Bermuda will be more than a match for their regional rivals in the not too distant future.Fiqre Crockwell

David Moore (coach)

So far so good for the new man in charge. A no-nonsense approach gives the team a more professional feel and while defeats at the hands of USA, twice, and Canada weren't excatly in the game plan, there was plenty of evidence in all three matches to suggest that Bermuda will be more than a match for their regional rivals in the not too distant future.

Fiqre Crockwell

Out of luck, and now out of form, Crockwell has had 10 days he would probably rather forget. A total of 14 runs in five games in the 50-over competition does not tell the whole story but he has three weeks to get his confidence back before UAE arrive in July. His position isn't under threat just yet but he needs some runs, and soon.

Chris Foggo

A definite case of what might have been. Missing from the original squad, he came back for the final 50-over game, scored 53, and gave some solidity to a wobbly top order. If he'd been around for the whole tournament, who knows what might have happened. Contributed runs in the Twenty20 competition as well, and is still Bermuda's best option at the start of the innings.

Jekon Edness

Not a natural opening batsman but filled in well, and more than made up for any deficiences in his batting with his wicketkeeping. The most telling contribution Edness made was actually by not being there. His stand-ins missed a host of chances behind the stumps after injury ended his tournament and his absence won the argument for the inclusion of a specialist wicketkeeper hands down.

Stephen Outerbridge

Batted so often in the first or second over, that he might have considered whether it was worthwhile opening. Always coming in when his side were in trouble, the Bermuda vice-captain steadied the ship on numerous occasions and his top-score of 65 against Cayman Islands in the 50 over tournament was crucial.

David Hemp

Like Crockwell suffered a run of bad luck at the hands of the umpires, which also seemed to extend to before games as well. The first game against Bahamas, and the final game against Cayman aside, Hemp lost the toss seven straight times in between. Didn't open in either tournament and while he won't open in 50-over games because the middle order needs to be solid, it might not be the worst idea to move him up the order for Twenty20 matches.

Janeiro Tucker

Started with a bang, ended with a limp and would have benefitted from a rest after his brutal innings against Argentina. A long tournament for a player who is still recovering from major knee surgery, Tucker's experience and clean hitting when fit gives Bermuda extra depth in what has been a fragile middle order.

Irving Romaine

A solid tournament all around, which even extended to some sharp wicketkeeping in the semi-final loss to USA, Romaine had the second best batting average in the squad. His 166 runs, at an average of 41, included the 77 he scored at Bailey's Bay. Looking more like his old self with every game that passes.

Shannon Rayner

Poor old Shannon Rayner. Struggling for runs coming into the 50-over tournament, he was sent back to club side Southampton Rangers for some much needed time in the middle, scored 50, and was never heard from again. Suffered more than anyone in the Malachi Jones affair. Didn't make the most of his chance in the Twenty20 contest but will get another one after impressing Moore with his desire and determination.

Rodney Trott

Went about the past 10 days in his own understated way. Still one of Bermuda's biggest threats with the ball, he's also maturing as a batsman all the time. Managed to keep his head when all about him were losing theirs in the first Twenty20 game with Cayman, and his four saved the team from an embarrasing defeat.

Joshua Gilbert

It's easy to forget that he's still only 16. Slotted into the Bermuda set-up with ease, generally bowled well and took some good catches. Missed a couple of others with mistakes that will disappear with experience. Crucially, is a good foil for Trott, and gives Bermuda the genuine option of a second spinner.

Jordan DeSilva

Bounced back from his problems at the beginning of the tournament to star with the ball. Took eight wickets for 96 runs in 33.4 overs in the 50-over tournament, and although he tired towards the end and struggled in the Twenty20 games, is improving all the time. Led the attack well, especially considering he is still only 19.

Jim West

In a tournament where Bermuda's bowlers were required to save the batsmen on more than one occasion, West shone. Was his country's top bowler in the 50-over event, finishing with nine wickets and his fielding was of the highest order as well ¿ the highlight of which was a stunning one-handed catch in the Twenty20.

Kevin Tucker

One of the success stories of the tournament. Tucker only started the first game because Jordan DeSilva was late, grabbed his opportunity with both hands and has never looked back. Took seven wickets for 136 runs in the 41 overs in the 50 over tournament, and was equally impressive in the Twenty20 competition. Has made the position his own.

Stephan Dill

Raw, laregly untested and with plenty of development still to come, Dill may well be a diamond in the rough. Produced two of the best under-pressure overs of any bowler in the Twenty20 competition and was sharp in the field. A good outside bet for a place in the squad to face UAE next month.

Malachi Jones

Made a mistake and paid for it. Who knows what the future holds for him now. Undoubtedly a talented bowler, he still flatters to decieve on occasion and was less than impressive in the two games he did play. May have played his last game for his country.

Justin Pitcher

Didn't take any active part after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. Still one of the Island's better bowlers, but concerns remain about outside influences at domestic level.