Former cricket chief Ed Bailey never intended running for any post at the Bermuda Cricket Board's annual general meeting.

Seemingly surprised by the question of why he did not challenge incumbent president Reggie Pearman for that position on Tuesday night, Bailey declared yesterday: "I didn't intend to go there to run for it. No, never . . . I saw the Press had said that. All I said was that I would fulfil any capacity that I was asked to - whether I was elected or not . . . I didn't go there to run at all in any capacity."

However, in an earlier interview, he had answered the same query by saying he was unsure of running but that it would be a decision "that I would have to make then (at the meeting)".

Regarding why he then decided to stand for post of first vice-president, Bailey noted that he was nominated and he allowed "the process to go through".

He was beaten in that contest by Gary Fray at the meeting held at Warwick Workmen's Club.

"I'm not disappointed in any way. I'm happy for them (BCB). It's not a personal thing. It was a democratic process . . . and I congratulate all those who were elected.

"I work with them all and I am quite willing to continue to work with them in any way I can for the good of cricket.

"Let me be honest - it's not a paying job! I think cricket needs me more than I need cricket. I just love the game and I represent the smallest club (Willow Cuts) that's involved with the cricket board and I just wanted to make sure they had representation," said the 53-year-old lawyer.

Bailey, who was highly critical of the Board leading up to the meeting, scoffed at the suggestion that there are differences between himself and Pearman who was re-elected unopposed as president. He would have had no difficulty serving under Pearman, he added.

"Mr.Pearman and I had a very warm chat last night (Tuesday night). If anybody told you that they're being misleading or mischievous.

"Mr.Pearman served as my vice-president for many years. We travelled together. We're friends."

Bailey also indicated he "would be happy" to serve cricket in the future.

"With the wealth of experience behind me and given my age, ability and my profession and the international connections I have, I could consider myself more in the capacity of a consultant."