Glamorgan skipper David Hemp could potentially come up against a Bermuda team-mate when he plays in the newly formed English Premier (EPL) Twenty20 cricket League next year.

The EPL will involve all 18 English County teams as well as a side assembled by Texas billionaire Allen Stanford comprising of players throughout the Caribbean and possibly Bermuda – should any of the Island's cricketers make the grade.

"Personally I think it would be great for a Bermudian to have the opportunity to make The Stanford side," Hemp told The Royal Gazette.

"It would certainly be a wonderful experience for the player if selected but more importantly put Bermuda Cricket in the spotlight, which can only be a good thing."

Hemp's sentiments were echoed by national coach Gus Logie.

"Cricket is now global and there are a lot of opportunities opening up out there today for our cricketers," he said.

The ex-West Indies Test player is currently preparing his team for next month's ICC Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers in Belfast.

The tournament is expected to attract scouts keen on recruiting potential talent for future competitions such as the EPL.

And the Trinidadian, who coached Bermuda to World Cup qualification three years ago in Ireland, believes a good performance from any of his team next month could open the door for bigger and better things, such as consideration for selection on Stanford's EPL squad.

"You just never know who is going to be watching and there is going to be a lot of scouts and agents that are going to be there (Belfast) talking to a lot of people," Logie said.

"The popularity of Twenty20 cricket has taken off and I think most of our players are more suited for that format of the game."

Bermuda are scheduled to meet Group A rivals Scotland and hosts Ireland in the Twenty 20 World Cup qualifiers August 3.

And Logie has urged his players to put their best foot forward and grasp any opportunity that comes their way.

"Hopefully our players can showcase their talents out there (Ireland) because the tournament (Twenty20 World Cup qualifier) is going to attract a lot of attention," he added.

"It's going to be another incentive for our players to get exposure on the world stage.

"If they can perform well enough than some of them could benefit by being invited to play in some of these lucrative Twenty20 Tournaments throughout the world."

National team batsman Stephen Outerbridge is among those who hopes to thrive in Belfast next month.

"Basically the guys just want to do well in the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers because once you qualify you automatically get thrust onto the world stage," he said.

"The guys really want to do well because they do realise there is going to be scouts from all over the world there assessing players during the tournament.

"I think it is brilliant how Twenty20 cricket has revolutionised the sport and generated considerable revenue that can now filter down to players and help them in their development."

Bermuda leave for Ireland next Tuesday after playing warm-up games against Police tonight and a Bermuda Cricket Board select XI tomorrow. Both matches will be played at the National Sports Centre (NSC).

Earlier this week West Indies skipper Chris Gayle and star batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul were included in a 32-man Stanford Superstars training squad.

The team are preparing for a $20 million dollar showdown against England in a Twenty20 clash in November.

Billionaire Stanford, who lives in Antigua, has agreed to splash out $100 million dollars on five Twenty20 matches over a five year period involving the West Indies and England.

Bermuda squad for Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers in Belfast:

@$:Irving Romaine (Captain), Rodney Trott (V. Captain), David Hemp, Stephen Outerbridge, Jekon Edness, Stefan Kelly, OJ Pitcher, Dwayne Leverock, James Celestine, Tamauri Tucker, George O'Brien, Oronde Bascome, Kyle Hodsoll, Christopher Foggo. Reserves: Dennico Hollis, McLaren Smith, Jason Anderson