A Bermuda Regiment soldier is taking part in a different type of attack today — as a player for Somerset at Cup Match.

LCpl Jordan DeSilva has swapped his camouflage gear for whites as his team takes on St George’s at Somerset Cricket Club.

He said even Regiment buddies with dark blue and light blue loyalties had promised to cheer him on.

“I’ve seen a couple of Colour Sergeants who are St George’s fans — but they said they will be for me.”

The 24-year-old has been playing cricket since he was 11 years old and has notched up three previous Cup Match appearances.

But he revealed: “When I was younger and started going to Cup Match, aged nine, I was actually for St George’s.

“I missed the last three years — I just got recalled this year, so I’m definitely excited. And of course we’re going to win. That’s not even a question.”

The all-rounder is currently posted to Training Wing, helping to mould the Regiment’s future leaders in the Junior NCO’s Cadre.

He said: “The Regiment has definitely helped with my fitness, organisation and time management.

“Military training helps with organising my gear, things like that, and keeping to time.”

Other Regiment soldiers are also on duty over Cup Match, assisting police on land and on sea.