Sabir still seething from controversial Cup Match dismissal

Colin Thompson

Created: Aug 03, 2026 08:00 AM (Updated: Aug 03, 2026 08:12 AM)

Dominic Sabir trudges off after being caught by Onias Bascome off the bowling of Jonté Smith (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)

Dominic Sabir has called for players to be honest in the wake of his controversial Cup Match dismissal.

The Somerset vice-captain was given out to a slip catch by former St George’s captain Onias Bascome, although video footage confirmed the ball never carried to the fielder.

“Cricket is a gentlemen’s sport, which is the first thing I learnt growing up and playing it from 5 years old,” Sabir told The Royal Gazette.

“At the end of the day the umpire has the last say, but I would like to see guys be a bit more honest. I play for Bermuda, with a lot of the guys from Somerset and from St George’s, and we are supposed to be friends.

“I would not cheat anybody else and I expect these things to come around, but all I can do is uphold my standard and move on to the next game.

“I should not have got out like that anyway, so that’s what I am taking away and trying to build on it.”

The dismissal brought an end to a magnificent innings from the all-rounder, who thumped a maiden Cup Match fifty to earn himself some extra cash from friends and well-wishers.

“It feels good to get my first fifty in Cup Match and I am forever grateful for everything coach Janeiro Tucker has been teaching me and for my team getting behind me and backing me to do that job,” said Sabir, who reached the milestone off 86 balls in 108 minutes during the final session of play on the first day.

Somerset vice-captain Dominic Sabir celebrates with spectators after achieving a maiden Cup Match half-century on the first day (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)

“I started slower than I would’ve wanted to. But we have the cup and so I took my time to get in and build an innings for myself. I am glad it went the way it went; the hard work is paying off.”

The champions received solid contributions throughout their order on the way to posting 391 all out in their only innings, which laid the foundation for an emphatic innings victory.

“It comes down to team unity at the end of the day; I am blessed to be in a team with 11 guys that can hold the bat and do some damage,” said Sabir, who also claimed two wickets in the St George’s first innings on the second day.

“Everybody in the team is excelling at their own individual clubs, so it’s nice to have guys with that skill level and that tempo to be able to pick up where the last man left off.”