Hi Guys! I’m sure by now that you have all gotten a taste of what is in store at this level. Here it is, The World Cup! This is what all the partying, celebrating and government funding was about. I’m sure it has been incredibly surreal just walking on the pitch for the first time. As overwhelming as it may seem, you guys have got to snap out of it. Don’t be intimidated by anyone out there. You belong here. Remember when you first picked up a bat or played in the back yard with 2x4’s and tennis balls.

You dreamed then and now it is here. Don’t waste it, because the whole of Bermuda has been dreaming with you. Think of all those guys who are no longer with us and wish they had an opportunity like this. Play for them. Be intimidated by their memories instead. Sluggo is just one example of the talent that we have. We don’t expect you to be the overall winners but if other teams must win. Make them work for it!

ANIKA SMITH-PICCHIA

Office Administrator

Dolphin Quest Bermuda

To our wonderful cricket players, may you play to the best of your abilities, enjoy the experience and most importantly make Bermuda proud during the World Cup. Congratulations on making it this far! Here’s to Bermuda!

Mikaela Ian Pearman Andrews University, Michiga>

To the Bermuda World Cup team We’re proud you made it this far that is an accomplishment in itself . Win lose or draw we will be routing for you. To: Bermuda’s Captain Irving Romaine we are so proud of you and we know that you will perform well when you lead the 1st ever Bermuda world cup cricket team out on the pitch. To: Sluggo and Stephen hold the slack tight. GO BERMUDA!!!!!! All the best.

The Furbert’s

(Corey, Nicole and Nikari) Hamilton Parish

Guys, win or lose you’ve won in so many other ways. This is a tremendous accomplishment for Bermuda cricket and Bermuda. All of you are heroes that were picked because your skills and more important, the love for the game. Remember you are playing other human beings who can make mistakes and can be beaten. Big things come from small packages. Stay focused, play as a team and just do your best and have fun with the whole experience. One ball at a time!

Together, Everyone Achieves MoreB>Brian Scott, Bermudian,

Montclair N.J.

Lynn Sherilyn Wade, Somerset

Congratulations to the Bermuda World Cup Team. We are extremely proud of you. We, the staff at C Travel are wishing you every success.

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Best of luck in the up coming World Cup. You have done Bermuda proud. Stick to the wicket and the runs will come.

Pam Maybury

Readers who wish to contribute letters of encouragement to our cricket team have until 10 a.m. Thursday to submit entries