Top Bermuda all-rounder Noel Gibbons could be included in a World Cricket Select side lined up to play three matches in India next week.

Gibbons learned of the possibility on Monday after striking his second century since joining English Midlands club Halesowen as their professional player almost four weeks ago.

Alvin Kallicharran, the former West Indies Test player and current member of the World team, confirmed yesterday that Gibbons was being considered and noted that his prospects for selection looked good.

"We have just come from playing four games in India and are due to go back there on May 31 for three more games,'' said Kallicharran. "The situation is that they may find a space for Noel. He's got a very good chance of being included.'' Kallicharran is one of three West Indian players on the team, the others being former Test star Gordon Greenidge and Phil Simmons, who recently played against England in the home series and is now with English county side Leicestershire.

Dean Jones and David Boon are among the Australian Test players in the squad which also has three South Africans.

Gibbons' fine batting has been well documented in the regional press in England, helping his chances of selection.

Kallicharran said he had always regarded Gibbons as "a quality player'' since first coming to Bermuda in the early 1970s to compete in the international double wicket competitions that used to be held on an annual basis.

"It's obvious that Noel is still the best batsman in Bermuda, at least that's my view,'' said the 44-year-old Kallicharran. "I've seen him play three innings here in England and he has looked great.'' Gibbons yesterday remained hopeful that a place would be found for him in the World Select squad which would mark his first inclusion in an multi-national team.

Like Kallicharran, Gibbons felt he was now in top batting form.

Monday's knock of 137 not out was his biggest to date and it helped Halesowen to an easy victory over Lye Cricket Club. Halesowen scored 248 while Lye were dismissed for 171.

The local player was particularly aggressive as he stroked six sixes and 12 fours.

Gibbons' involvement was limited to batting as the club took the opportunity to give two young players a chance bowl on a particularly small ground.

"I'm really pleased with the way things have been going for me,'' said Gibbons.

"Since cricket is now my bread and butter then I have to concentrate much more and put maximum effort into each performance. I like the challenge and am really enjoying the game right now.'' Kallicharran said there remained a good future for Gibbons in England -- even at Minor County level. The Bermudian also had good coaching potential, he believed.

And at 44, Kallicharran said he was still enjoying the game as both a player and coach.

"I'm still enjoying myself at Herefordshire and in the Western League, and I'm still very active with the World Select matches.

"When it comes to coaching I think people like myself and Noel, who are still active, can offer more as coaches than others who are no longer in the game.'' Aware that former West Indies Test player Michael Holding was in Bermuda for a brief coaching stint late last year to help Bermuda prepare for the ICC tournament, Kallicharran said that if the opportunity arose he would consider an offer to coach here too.

"I have nothing but pleasant memories of the Island and it appears from what I have read and heard that Bermuda cricket has made considerable improvement,'' said Kallicharran.

NOEL GIBBONS -- Struck his second century on Monday since joining Halesowen.