Teenaged all-rounder Chris Douglas came of age in Toronto earlier this week where he cracked a boundary-filled half-century on his ODI debut representing Bermuda at the senior level.

Batting at number three, Douglas hit eight fours and a six and entertained the crowd with some purposeful stroke-play on both sides of the wicket on the way to a match high 69 achieved off 113 balls against hosts Canada at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City.

For added measure, the exciting left-handed batsman shared in a 90-run stand with wicketkeeper-batsman Jekon Edness (45) and added another 58-runs with Stephen Outerbridge (27) before he became the fourth wicket to fall.

Irving Romaine, the Bermuda captain, was among those singing Douglas' praises following his memorable debut.

"I must congratulate Chris who scored a half-century on his debut. He had a very good innings and batted well to show that he has the talent and poise to go far," the veteran all-rounder said.

Bermuda coach Gus Logie echoed his captain's sentiments.

"This was Chris' first game and what a start! He may lack experience at this level but he showed he has courage and skill.

"And if he can continue like this I think Bermuda will be well served moving forward," he said.

Meanwhile, reflecting upon Monday's 25-run loss to hosts Canada in his team's opening Scotiabank Series Cup match, Logie said: "I thought we lost the match in the bowling department whereas Canada scored 53 runs in the first six overs and then our bowlers went for quite a few runs towards the end as well.

"We felt it was going to be challenging chasing 261 on this pitch, but our youngsters gave us a very positive approach to set up a proper run chase."

Skipper Romaine added: "We had a very good start but once again we didn't carry on through. We fell behind the run rate in the later overs and a little panic set in.

"We changed around the batting order, sending Lionel (Cann) up (the order), and the gamble didn't pay off."

n West Indies captain Chris Gayle yesterday hailed 100 metres world record holder Usain Bolt who recently raised the bar competing on the highest stage at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

"I am definitely proud of Usain Bolt and send my congratulations to him. Not only has he done Jamaica proud, but the entire Caribbean on a whole and we wish him more success and hopefully he can get even better from here," Jamaican Gayle said.

"It was an unbelievable performance. He's a guy with guts and determination and looked so relaxed and composed. He just went out there and enjoyed himself and it's good to see a young role model.

"He broke the record already and to him to prove himself again and on a big occasion like this it takes a tremendous effort."