The Bermuda Cricket Board will meet with Kamau Leverock to consider his potential return to the national team.

Leverock, who announced his retirement from international cricket a year ago following Bermuda’s disastrous campaign at the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia, expressed his desire to represent the island again in a letter sent to the BCB last week.

Cal Blankendal, the BCB executive director, indicated that a meeting is expected to be held when all the relevant stakeholders, including Leverock, are back on island to discuss the situation.

“The Bermuda Cricket Board and Kamau Leverock are in dialogue to make sure that we can meet each other’s expectations,” Blankendal told The Royal Gazette.

“Kamau informed us and the public that he is wishing to return to the national programme.

“A meeting, which he has requested, will take place in the near future regarding his return. We are just trying to make sure that we align our schedules so that those that need to be in the meeting can be present.

“It’s not different from any individual that’s either returning or looking to come for the first time if they haven't been directly selected by a coach. There’s no special significance to what we’re doing, it’s just a process.

“If an employee is returning, we have a chat first to make sure that what’s being offered meets the expectations of both parties.”

It is known that there are mixed views among the BCB hierarchy about Leverock becoming part of the national side again, but Blankendal insists that the organisation is heading into the conversation with an even-handed approach given the island’s lack of talent to compete at international level.

“We have a limited pool of players, so it’s good to meet and talk to anyone that shows interest,’’ Blankendal said.

“There’s nothing else from the BCB side and we’re very open-minded. We’re looking to talk to a former player that now wants to return and see how he can assist, and what we can do to make sure that it’s a good experience for everyone.

“If we’re meeting with the individual that wants to meet us, that’s good intention on our side. There are no other concerns at all and everything is being done in good faith.

“We’re open to talking to anyone who wants to let us know how to improve cricket or discuss anything cricket related.

“That’s the intention of the BCB, to improve cricket at all levels. There will come a time when people express their opinions or views, and we’re here to listen in a positive way.”

Leverock has publicly made it clear that his decision to retire from international cricket was partly due to some discrepancies with the BCB. Asked if the former national captain had placed any conditions upon his return, Blankendal said that would only be known when they engage with the player.

“We don’t know yet since we haven’t spoken to him directly,” Blankendal said.

“Everybody is trying to tie up their schedules so that we can have the right people in the room. We are doing that to make sure that all obligations that we agree on are met.

“We are not aware of his concerns and we’ll hear from him when we have this meeting what his concerns are.”

With the national squad preparing for a trip to Cayman Islands next month to play in the North American Cup, the all-rounder could make a return for that tour if the meeting between the two parties come to a positive conclusion.

The matches against the host nation, Bahamas, Canada and the United States will serve as crucial preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier Regional Final later this year.

“Once we’ve had a meeting then details of his involvement will be discussed with the coaching staff,” Blankendal said.

“I’m pretty sure that he’s training and doing some activity indicating that he wishes to return. Looking at his physical condition over the last few years, it’s been at the highest level, so it’s not a concern for the national coach.”