cricket team when he plays in Bermuda's opening game against Pakistan team at Lord's starting at 11 a.m.

The Bailey's Bay and St. George's Cup Match batsman is brought into the team to replace injured skipper Albert Steede. Clevie Wade will deputise for Steede in this first game and Arnold Manders will be the vice-captain.

Steede though may well be ready to lead Bermuda in their second game against Pakistan at Somerset Cricket Club tomorrow, also at 11 a.m. Both matches are limited to 50 overs.

Bermuda's team in batting order is as follows: Dexter Smith, Arnold Manders, Charlie Marshall, Noel Gibbons, Glen Smith, Stevie Lightbourne, Jeff Richardson, Clevie Wade, Allan Douglas, Diallo Sharrieff, Terry Burgess.

Bermuda are particularly strong in battting with players specialised in the area chosen right down to number eight where Wade will bat.

Marshall's recall to represent his country after serious physical problems -- which saw him hospitalised in Bermuda and Baltimore last month -- prevented him from leading the team on a six-game tour of Barbados on March 5.

Commenting on the unusually quick developments, after his stroke-filled innings of 69 against Devonshire Rec. last Sunday persuaded the Bermuda selectors to include him in the squad because of injuries to skipper Steede and Roger Trott, Marshall was predictably excited.

"I'm thrilled, words cannot express my delight. Just a week ago I wasn't even in the 15 that were named for the Pakistan tour, now I am starting the first game,'' he said yesterday.

"To be honest my goal was to prepare for the tour next month by the West Indies `A' team, I never imagined playing for my country this soon.'' With his batting confidence restored after playing three Premier Division matches, Marshall has no fears whatsoever about being named to bat at number three against Pakistan's formidable bowling attack.

Bailey's Bay have been using him in that position as well and he admits to have grown to accustomed to it.

"I have been batting there for the last two years and it's been no problem at all. I are more alert these days now that I am batting that high, batting there has enabled my concentration level to improve considerably,'' said Marshall.

Marshall though was disappointed for Steede, pointing out that he himself experienced a similar setback in March when physical problems forced him to withdraw from the tour of Barbados.

"It's really unfortunate that Albert got injured. I told him that I fully understood his feelings because I was packed and ready to lead the team on their tour of Barbados when I took sick. I hope he gets well soon enough to play,'' said Marshall.

"The board know how committed I am, they know how willing I am to make sacrifices in order to help Bermuda to qualify in Kenya next year,'' said Marshall. "They and any captain I play under realise that I always give 100 percent while batting, fielding or bowling if called on.''