Bermuda all-rounder Saleem Mukuddem finds himself in an awkward position.

The 34-year-old cricketer will face off against his country of birth, South Africa, in today?s 20-20 World Cricket Classic at the National Sports Centre.

Mukuddem, one of only five players ever to score multiple centuries in Cup Match, moved from the African continent to take up residence in Bermuda in 2000.

But although the Western Stars player holds his native South Africa dear to his heart, that, he insists, will account for little as he intends to give his all towards Bermuda?s cause in today?s final.

?I am glad South Africa is in the final . . . but even happier Bermuda is in the final as well,? Mukuddem told .

?Bermuda has given me an opportunity that I would not have been able to receive had I not come here, and for that I am very grateful.

?The real question is who is my wife (Insawf) going to support? Does she support her husband or her country of birth? And I guess I now find myself in the exact position as Gus (national coach Gus Logie) did on the opening day (of the tournament) against West Indies.?

Mukuddem scored only 13 runs during Bermuda?s semi-final win over England and went wicketless for 24 runs in his four-over spell.

But the veteran cricketer hopes his fortunes will take a turn for the better in today?s final.

?I?ve done my homework and now it?s just a case of having a team talk as a group before the game and formulate a game plan to see how we can best approach the task at hand,? Mukuddem said.

?Bermuda has played with a lot of passion with its heart on its sleeve, and nothing gave me greater satisfaction last Wednesday when the crowd got behind us.

?But I play hard and play to win one hundred percent committed to the Bermuda cause. I have been watching South Africa?s games and getting some pointers because we as Bermudian players are preparing for something way bigger than the 20/20 World Cricket Classic.

?And it?s all about setting processes in motion to make sure that come March, 2007 we are in the best possible condition physically, mentally, emotionally and technically as well to give a good account of ourselves at the World Cup.?

Meanwhile, domestic cricket resumes tomorrow with three Premier Division and three First Division fixtures on tap.

Defending Premier Division champions Southampton Rangers take on Western Counties rivals Warwick at Southampton Oval, Flatts host Social Club at Lords while Somerset continue their search for a first win of the season against Mukuddem?s Western Stars at Somerset Cricket Club.

The match involving Bailey?s Bay and St.David?s slated for Sea Breeze Oval has been postponed due to the unreadiness of the pitch.

Elsewhere, in First Division action St.George?s and Cleveland both begin life in the lower echelons. St.George?s host Leg Trappers at Wellington Oval while Cleveland are away to Devonshire Recreation Club at the Den.

The remaining fixture sees Somerset Bridge hosting Western Counties rivals Willow Cuts at White Hill Field.

The match between Police and PHC scheduled for Police Field has been postponed due to the unreadiness of the pitch.

All matches begin at 11 a.m.