Bermuda's cricketers are not the only ones scheduled to take part in the Cricket World Cup — so is Bermuda's Regiment.

The Bermuda Regiment will send 27 volunteers as part of the Operation Wicket Keeper, to provide part of the international security detail in Bridgetown Barbados on Saturday April 7.

Last September World Cup officials requested the participation of Bermuda's Regiment and initially they had asked for the regiment to be deployed for five and a half weeks by also going to St. Kitts and Antigua.

Had the Regiment been deployed for that length of time, the number of volunteers needed would have been 60 and would have cost Bermuda about $250,000.

"The World Cup officials contacted us in late January, early February to inform us the timeline had changed and they would only need us for the Barbados portion, " explained Commanding Officer William White.

Minister David Burch said: "The Barbados Government is providing billeting, local transport and logistical support to our contingent. The Bermuda Government has budgets for the air deployment into theatre and the personnel costs for the troops being deployed. It is expected the mission will cost $110,000."

While in Barbados, the Bermuda Regiment will support the Royal Barbados Police Force and assist the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) with security for the Cricket World Cup Second Round of the Super Eight series games.

Trinidad and Tobago Police and Guyana Defence Force will also be assisting with security in Barbados at the same time.

Colonel Alvin Quintyne, Chief of Staff of the BDF said: "We are looking forward to the assistance that the Bermuda Regiment will provide to our security umbrella in Barbados.

"Through joint exercises in the Caribbean, like Exercise Tradewinds, CARICOM forces have been preparing for this event for the past three years.

"With the assistance of our International partners, we will be meeting with the stringent security requirements as set by the ICC and underwriting the commitment made by the Government of Barbados of a safe and secure environment for both competing teams and visitors alike."

For deployment the Bermuda soldiers have been training in areas such as public order operations, key point protection, checkpoint security, joint patrolling tasks, cordon and search operations and disaster recovery operations, man made and natural.

Governor Sir John Vereker, Commander in Chief of the Bermuda Regiment said: "The invitation to the Bermuda Regiment to assist with security at this world class event reflects the respect and trust the Regiment enjoys.

"The Regiment has worked hard to prepare for the challenge ahead and no doubt that those deploying to Barbados will represent Bermuda to the best of their ability."

The troops will be deployed for two and a half weeks, returning on Tuesday, April 24 and Contingent Commander Captain Chris Wheddon added: "Everyone is looking forward to the tour and it is excellent practice for our Internal Security role here in Bermuda."