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Veteran opener Hill earns ICC selection

International Cricket Council in advance of next month's ICC Trophy tournament in Toronto, Canada.The list contains few surprises, although the inclusion of Bailey's Bay opening batsman Ricky Hill has raised a few eyebrows.

International Cricket Council in advance of next month's ICC Trophy tournament in Toronto, Canada.

The list contains few surprises, although the inclusion of Bailey's Bay opening batsman Ricky Hill has raised a few eyebrows.

Hill was not originally included in the training squad but had been turning out at the behest of captain Charlie Marshall, who saw the value of having an experienced bat, especially at the opener position, considered one of Bermuda's weaker areas.

And it would appear that the selectors have also been convinced of Hill's worth.

There was no such good fortune for the likes of prominent allrounder Lionel Cann and classy early order batsman Glenn Smith, each of whom had hoped for a last minute invitation.

Marshall will have Clay Smith as his vice-captain, with Albert Steede, Richard Basden, Janeiro Tucker, youngster O.J. Pitcher and wicket-keeper/batsman Kwame Tucker as the other key run-getters.

The bowling attack will be chosen from the likes of pacers Herbie Bascome, and Dale Fox, while spinners Dwayne Leverock and Hasan Durham are also included in the squad.

Barbados-born Dennis Archer is in the squad, but a recent road accident looks like derailing any ambitions he may have had of travelling to Toronto.

Three players have been placed on standby -- Curtis Jackson, Mackie Crane and Chris Foggo.

Full squad: Charlie Marshall (captain), Clay Smith (vice-captain), Albert Steede, Richard Basden, Janeiro Tucker, Kwame Tucker, Herbie Bascome, Ricky Hill, O.J.Pitcher, Hasan Durham, Dwayne Leverock, Dale Fox, Dennis Archer, Dennis Pilgrim. Stand-by: Curtis Jackson, Mackie Crane, Chris Foggo.

The MCC tour match scheduled for May 25 at Devonshire Rec. has been moved to Southampton Oval.