Stephen Outerbridge has thrown his hat into the ring to become a future captain of Bermuda and intends to learn from his mentor, and new skipper, David Hemp.

Outerbridge, 26, is set to be named as Hemp's vice-captain for Bermuda's four matches against Uganda at the National Sports Centre this month, with the elegant left-hander declaring: "I'm now ready for the challenge."

The Bailey's Bay batsman performed as vice-captain under outgoing skipper Irving Romaine in difficult circumstances but feels he is far more equipped to take on the challenging role having completed his university studies in the UK.

"I've not been confirmed as vice-captain but obviously it would be a great honour for me," he said. "I've less on my plate than last time around when I wasn't making runs regularly in what was a makeshift Bermuda team.

"But I'm a lot more experienced now, my life is more settled, and I'm ready for the challenge if and when it does arise.

"I don't want to put my foot in my mouth but, of course, I'd like to captain Bermuda one day."

Earlier this week national team coach Gus Logie revealed ex-Glamorgan player Hemp would replace Romaine as Bermuda prepare for life in the second tier of Associate cricket, the Intercontinental Shield.

And Outerbridge admits he would relish an opportunity to work closely alongside the man he has attempted to model his game upon.

"I suppose I do feel a bit like his (Hemp) understudy and we talk a lot about cricket together," he said. "I guess you could say I model my game upon his, certainly in terms of his professionalism."

Echoing the views expressed by Lionel Cann in The Royal Gazette earlier this week, Outerbridge believes a change in Bermuda's captaincy was overdue. "Maybe his (Hemp) appointment is a little too late, but such is life, you have to move on," he said.

It is understood Hemp's former County side, Glamorgan, had been monitoring the progress of Outerbridge while he was studying at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC).

But Outerbridge has now put his professional aspirations on the backburner following Bermuda's relegation from Associate cricket's flagship competition, the Intercontinental Cup.

"I've just started a new job in Bermuda so I'm not really looking to turn professional now," he said.

"My university had close links with Glamorgan and they watched me play a few games, including a match against them, but I didn't perform too well.

"I guess Bermuda getting relegated took the steam out of my drive to turn professional and I'm just focusing on playing for my country now."