Ex-English County cricketer David Hemp says he would not hesitate to take up the offer to either captain or coach Bermuda's national team should the opportunity ever present itself.

The 38-year old former Glamorgan skipper had originally planned to bow out of the international cricket arena following Bermuda's involvement in the 2011 World Cup qualifiers but has since had a change of heart.

Hemp excelled with the bat during last month's World Cup qualifiers in South Africa where he amassed the most runs (557) and topped the tournament batting averages (185.67).

He also thumped the highest individual tally, a record and unbeaten 170 against Uganda, and also shared in the highest partnership (223) of the tournament along with Stephen Outerbridge in the same match.

"When I came onboard a few years ago I said I would play until the end of this competition and then reassess where I was," he told The Royal Gazette. "But at this present stage I want to carry on because I do believe I still have something to offer Bermuda cricket. I am still enjoying my cricket and enjoying competition."

The stylish left-handed batsman joined the senior national programme in 2006 after Bermuda had qualified for a maiden World Cup the year before and since then has raised the bar.

Hemp blasted a record 247 not out against the Netherlands during the 2006 Intercontinental Cup and a year later stroked an unbeaten 174 against United Arab Emirates in the same competition.

He was appointed vice-captain of Bermuda ahead of last month's World Cup qualifiers and there are those who believe he is the right man to spearhead the Island's revival following a disappointing campaign in South Africa.

And should the opportunity arise to lead his country of birth, Hemp said he would be more than willing to accept the challenge.

"If the opportunity comes I will take it, but Irving Romaine is the captain at the moment," he said.

Hemp, who amassed 21,000 first-class runs including 30 centuries during a 17-year career at County level, was released by Glamorgan last September and is presently coaching at the grassroot level at Solihull School in England.

The four-year contract of current Bermuda coach, Gus Logie, expires next September and already there is speculation suggesting Hemp could be among those considered for the top post should former Windies Test player Logie part company with Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB).

Asked would be interested in coaching Bermuda at some stage, Hemp replied: "I am not ruling anything out at this point in time and I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens."

Trinidadian Logie, who publicly slammed his players' lack of "desire" and "interest" in South Africa last month, has opted to keep his future with the BCB a closely guarded secret.

However, speculation is rife suggesting the former West Indies vice-captain and coach could opt for greener pastures elsewhere, despite having the strong backing of BCB president Reggie Pearman.

"I think Gus has done a yeoman job working with what he has to work with. He's not always going to get it right, but I can sympathise with him," Pearman said.

"Gus has played the game at the pro level and so our guys should try and take a page from his book."