executive enquiring about his availability to help Bermuda prepare for the next ICC Trophy in Kenya.

The approach, though not necessarily an official one, was made to Parfitt about a month ago. Now he is anxiously awaiting contact from the board to hear of further developments.

He confirmed he would be interested in giving some assistance. "I'm always willing to give them a hand,'' said Parfitt last night from his home in Scotland. "It is something I would really have to think about.'' The board has been searching for a coach since English coach Doug Ferguson's contract expired just after Cup Match.

Board president Ed Bailey has said that a coach from the West Indies was being strongly considered, but yesterday one unnamed board member felt Parfitt should be "given the opportunity to prove himself''.

Just recently the board set up a coaching committee chaired by vice-president Reggie Pearman. Also on the committee are Gary Fray and Gladstone (Sad) Brown while Colin Blades, Lionel Thomas, Winston (Coe) Trott and Shiraz Ali are also lending their assistance to the ICC preparations.

Parfitt has long been interested in a coaching post in his native country but because of his outspoken nature he has in the past fallen out with some members of the board.

"It's a personality clash,'' Bermuda's all-time top bowler said. "Are they in it for Bermuda or themselves? Is it what's good for Bermuda or themselves? Personally, I don't hold any grudges.'' Parfitt has quit playing professionally but now holds down two jobs as a sports coach supervisor for the Dundee District Council, which is Urban Aid-funded in conjunction with the Scottish Sports Council. He is also the youth co-ordinator in a youth club. As well, Parfitt has the senior coaching certificate and is a coach for the Northern District of Scotland Cricket Association and also coaches juniors.

"The only certificate I don't hold is the advanced, which is the administrative part,'' Parfitt said. "I've already got the senior coaching certificate. For the past year and a half I've been coach of the Northern District of Scottish Cricket, from Perth to Aberdeen.'' As to how much time he can commit to Bermuda's ICC preparation, Parfitt said he would have much to consider.

"I've got a good job here and am quite settled and happy, plus I've got a family now,'' said Parfitt. "But I'm prepared to listen to what they've got to say.'' Parfitt's only appearance in the ICC was in 1979, two years after he first ventured to Scotland as a professional.

And even though he is still active as a player in Scotland with Arbroath County as an amateur, the years he has spent abroad have disqualified him under new ICC rules of representing Bermuda as a player.

Tomorrow: Parfitt still making the headlines in Scotland with some outstanding bowling feats .