Clarence Parfitt, arguably the greatest bowler the Island has produced, had mixed reaction over Gus Logie's decision to sever ties with Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB).

"I must admit that I am a bit surprised . . . but in another sense I realised that he was going to go," he said.

Logie, who verbally lashed out at his players for their lack of desire during last month's 2011 World Cup qualifiers in South Africa, has opted for greener pastures elsewhere once his four-year deal with the Board ends in September.

And Parfitt, one of only two bowlers to claim 100 wickets in Cup Match, believes the Trinidadian's departure will leave the Board with huge shoes to fill.

"It's definitely going to be a hard job trying to fill the void left by Gus who I think has done such a good job and tried his best," he said.

During Logie's watch Bermuda qualified for a maiden World Cup, captured a first Americas regional title and reached the semi-final of the 2006 Intercontinental Cup. He also accompanied Bermuda's Under-19s to the World Cup in Malaysia last year.

However, the former Windies vice-captain and coach also endured his share of setbacks ranging from having no ODI certified venue to play home matches, a constant battle to maintain a consistent nucleus of players as well as contending with the apathy shown from a number of key figures towards training and the national programme in general.

"I thought Gus would've tried to stay a bit longer . . . but he probably didn't get the support of the players and so I can understand him not wanting to renew his contract," added Parfitt, Scotland's regional development officer.

Asked whether or not he would be interested in applying for the soon to be vacated post, Parfitt replied: "I haven't thought that far up front yet but whoever the Board get will have to be strong-willed."

Logie's decision may have come as a surprise to his Board colleagues, in particular president Reggie Pearman who backed his national coach despite Bermuda's recent fall from grace in South Africa.

"I think Gus has done a yeoman job working with what he has to work with," he said during the recent World Cup qualifiers.

"He's not always going to get it right, but I can sympathise with him.

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

Veteran left-arm spinner, Dwayne (Sluggo) Leverock, who recently bowed out of international cricket, is among those saddened by Logie's decision.

"It's a shame, he has done well for the country, but it is a choice that Logie obviously felt was right to make," he said.

"It was a great experience to play for him. He played the game at the highest level, and passed all the knowledge he had on to the country. He has done Bermuda well over the last four years and I wish him all the best."