Past Bermuda skipper John Tucker believes a man of Colin Croft's expertise can only enhance the Island's chances of re-qualifying for the World Cup in South Africa in April.

Last week this newspaper revealed that the legendary West Indies Test bowler had offered his services to assist the senior national team in the bowling department. And Tucker, who has represented his country in both football and cricket, has urged the powers that be to "seriously" take into consideration having someone of Croft's stature and pedigree come onboard to work with the Island's bowlers at all levels.

"Having Colin Croft working with our bowlers would be very positive because I think we need a bowling coach – and not just for the senior national team, but for all of our youth teams as well," he said.

"We need to develop fast bowlers in our various youth programmes because when you look around, Bermuda no longer has many fast bowlers and I am pretty sure Colin can help our players learn how to bowl and generate pace.

"I definitely think having Colin Croft come onboard as a bowling coach would be a big step in the right direction. When you look at other countries, they have bowling coaches and I don't see any reason why we cannot have a bowling coach as well to work with our bowlers."

At Test level Croft claimed 125 wickets in 27 matches between 1977 and 1982 and his remarkable match-haul of eight for 29 against Pakistan in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad remains the best performance by a West Indian bowler in Test match cricket.

He also snared 428 first class wickets in 121 matches at an average of 24.59 and took 30 wickets in 19 One-Day Internationals for the Windies.

Of his tenacity on the pitch, one team-mate once famously remarked: "Crofty would bounce his grandmother if he thought there was a wicket in it."

In addition to past exploits with the ball, the multi-talented Croft is also a certified commercial airline pilot, air traffic controller, school teacher, sports journalist and well-respected cricket commentator.

Ex-Bermuda and Somerset batsman Winston Reid, who served as assistant to former national coach Mark Harper, is also among those who would like to see Croft make a contribution to local cricket, especially with crucial World Cup qualifiers nearing.

"Anything we can do to help our cricket is a bonus, and I think Croft has a lot to offer. He's a no-nonsense guy, very straight forward and if can help us to put the ball in all the right places to be successful, then that's all I would want," he said.

"Having someone of Colin's calibre coming onboard to assist us as a bowling coach would be a plus because the guy got over 120 Test wickets, which speaks for itself. Croft has lots to offer because he's been there and has also seen the world as a player and a cricket commentator. He mixes with people who know what's going on.

"And I don't believe Croft would want to offer his services just for the money because with a resume like his, he can walk through any door and get a job. I think money would be the last thing on his mind."

Bermuda Cricket Board have declined to comment on whether they have spoken to Croft.