It may have taken 15 years, but Jason Anderson is finally getting what he always wanted.

For the first time since an Under-19s tour to Holland in 1995, the PHC opener will reprise his role as the Island's wicketkeeper when Bermuda take on West Indies 'A' tomorrow in Toronto.

And Anderson, who may well also open the innings at some point in the seven-game tour, is determined to make the most of the opportunity that coach David Moore has given him.

"I'm looking forward to the whole experience," he said. "It's been a long time since I last toured with a Bermudian side, it's been quite a while, so I'm looking forward to this whole thing.

"To be honest with you, this is what I always wanted, international exposure. As a youngster I didn't really aspire to play Cup Match, I wanted to go past that, to play internationally, or semi-professional cricket. I've played abroad, in Scotland, but I never really . . . this is what I wanted, international level cricket. It's come a little late, but nevertheless, I've got the opportunity and I intend to take advantage of that."

For many, the 15-year gap between tours might have erroded a self-confidence to the point of destruction.

Not so with Anderson, who believes his wicketkeeping ability warrants his name being mentioned in the same breath as Dean Minors and Allan Douglas. And just for good measure he's also targeting an average of 35 or 40 runs per game over the two-week tour.

"I don't have any doubts about my wicketkeeping at this level, but being that it's been a while since I've played at this level I'd like to come away with a few runs," he said.

"We've got seven matches, so I'd like to average maybe 35 to 40. I'm being realistic, this is international level. I'm not going to come out and say I should be averaging 65, I'm being honest, and giving myself an honest chance to come out with a few runs."

While some might consider that to be something of a lofty ambition given the lack of international cricket Anderson has played in the past decade, he has every confidence in his own ability both in front of, and behind, the stumps.

"It's (my game) been pretty consistent when you really look at it," said Anderson. "Over the last three years I've scored almost 2,000 runs for PHC, so it's been pretty consistent since before David Moore arrived.

"And the wicketkeeping it's always been (up to) standard. The last time I toured with Bermuda to Holland, I actually got the wicketkeeper of the tournament award, for the most dismissals in that Under-19 tournament.

"And since then, domestically, I think I've always been up there with the best, Dean Minors, Allan Douglas, Roger Trott. As a youngster I was (up there) with some of the best keepers on the Island."

What happened in the intervening years? As well as some run-ins with authority, Anderson doesn't believe his batting was always up to scratch. He's done some growing up since joining PHC, and he believes that has helped.

"Since my younger days playing for St George's and Bailey's Bay, there has been more focus on me as a player to help the team," he said.

"When I was younger there were the likes of Clevie Wade and Wendell Smith, all these guys were the match-winning players.

"Now, it's come to a point in life where I am being looked to as a match-winning player, so that's what's changed in my game. There is more onus on me to perform.

"Based on the success I've had at PHC, you'd have to say that I like the pressure. I like when, it's me required to make something happen, or put the team in position (to win)."