of Bailey's Bay could be resolved easily -- if only the club selectors would admit they were wrong.

That is the view of top batsman Glenn Blakeney, one of several players who have refused to play for the team since the row began last month.

But the player who just two years ago starred in Cup Match with knocks of 79 and 90 not out which helped St. George's regain the trophy, believed it was unlikely he would play again this season.

The mutiny began after a row over team selection for the Camel Cup final five weeks ago, and in particular the inclusion of wicketkeeper Jason Anderson ahead of Dennis Pilgrim.

Since then, Blakeney, Corey Hill, Ricky Hill, Irving Burgess and Damon Edwards have effectively been on strike. Others who withdrew their services at first have since resumed playing, including Pilgrim, Irving Romaine, Dennis Trott and Roderick Masters.

The revolt had immediate effect, as Bay lost the Camel Cup final to St.

George's, being bowled out for 61, chasing just 127 for victory. And the following day, they lost their first league match of the season to Police and, with it, their top-of-the-table spot.

Last weekend's six-wicket loss to St. George's was Bay's third league defeat of the season and leaders Southampton Rangers now look well set to prevent the strife-torn club from defending the title.

Attempts to end the dispute, with former president Stephen Outerbridge acting as mediator, have so far been unsuccessful.

"We have taken a stand, but now it is time for it all to stop,'' said Blakeney. "All we are asking is for the selection committee to admit they made a mistake and that it will never happen again.'' The row started because some players believed Anderson had missed too much training to justify his place.

"We had a meeting and 10 players felt the selection was wrong, including Jason Anderson himself,'' added Blakeney.

"It is wrong that name players can just show up the week before a match and still get picked -- that is discouraging to youngsters who keep coming to training.

"I couldn't feel comfortable with playing under that system and a lot of people have told us they support us.

"Some people are saying we are just trying to come back for the county games, but it does not mean that much to me, I've played 10 counties already.

"But really, I can't see myself playing again this season.'' Blakeney admitted he had some regrets about the effects of the dispute.

"It's not only the club which is suffering, but also the supporters and the other players. The public have to realise we are making a stand,'' he added.

"But us sitting it out has given some of the youngsters a chance to show their worth and that is one good thing which has come out of all this.'' Bay face a tough-looking fixture against Western Stars at Sea Breeze Oval on Sunday.

Janeiro Tucker has been voted this year's Cup Match most valuable player by the selection committee of the Bermuda Cricket Board of Control.

The Southampton Rangers all-rounder, who yesterday flew to Canada with the touring national team, hit 103 not out for Somerset in the showpiece at Wellington Oval. He also took two wickets for 60.

His efforts helped his side earn a hard-fought draw and wrote his name into the history books as the first Somerset player to score a century at St.

George's.

The five-match tour of Canada opens with Bermuda playing a Canada XI in Toronto tomorrow.