Four of Bermuda's ICC Trophy players were axed from today's squad to meet the visiting Indian Test team because of impending disciplinary hearings.

All have apparently been mentioned in two of three reports handed in to Bermuda Cricket Board of Control -- each accused of breaching disciplinary rules while in Malaysia last month.

The four are Corey Hill, Charlie Marshall, Kevin Hurdle and Kameron Fox.

Another player, Del Hollis, could also face disciplinary action. He is currently playing in Scotland and was therefore not available for selection.

BCBC officials have consistently ducked questions about a number of off-the-field incidents, ranging from suspicion of marijuana smoking to heated arguments between officials and players, during last month's ICC Tournament in Malaysia.

But comments made this week by coach Allan Douglas clearly suggested that the omission of players could be attributed to pending disciplinary matters.

Asked by The Royal Gazette why so many prominent players were left out of today's line-up, Douglas said: "You can pick the bones out of it, anybody in their right mind can see what is happening.'' Bailey's Bay pair, Hill and Marshall, admitted this week they were not surprised at being left out of the squad.

But they made it clear that their omission had no connection with allegations concerning drugs while on tour.

"I probably wasn't considered to play against the Indians because of speaking out in Malaysia, that reason only and certainly nothing else,'' said Hill.

Marshall agreed with Hill, and while admitting that he and Douglas did exchange strong words, added that it wasn't "a big issue because cricket is not my life. "The selectors have a right to look at other players, and they probably had their reasons for making changes. In fact, it's good for them to look at it this way by bringing in different faces.'' Marshall added: "What I do think is that I let Bermuda down in Malaysia as far as scoring runs is concerned. When we left home it was mentioned that if Bermuda were to do well I would have to score the bulk of the runs, and when we returned it was also mentioned that because I didn't, the team didn't do well. It was said that I didn't apply myself. I disagree, but so be it.'' The controversy involving Hill is understood to have erupted after he was left out of the team for all of important tournament fixtures in Malaysia.

Upset at being overlooked, Hill reportedly became embroiled in verbal exchanges with both coach Douglas and skipper Albert Steede and he suggested himself that he be sent home.

A decision that he be flown back to Bermuda before the end of the tournament was reportedly agreed by both Douglas and Australian advisor Bobby Simpson, but later over-ruled by BCBC president Ed Bailey.

Since returning home with the squad, Hill has said that he would never play in a team skippered by Steede again.

Little is known about Marshall's arguments with officials, although they are said to have been of a less serious nature than Hill's. Marshall has indicated he was frustrated by the lack of talent in the squad compared to previous ICC teams.

CHARLIE MARSHALL -- one of at least four players who could face disciplinary action following incidents during the ill-fated cricket trip to Malaysia.