While it isn't something he's accustomed to in cricket, West Indies Test fast bowler Ian Bishop doesn't mind the dual bowling role that he is being called upon to perform during today's testimonial game at Lord's.

He will be asked to bowl for both teams during the match between Gladstone Brown's Select and that of Lionel Thomas in order to give the Bermuda Red Stripe players, included in both squads as well, the chance to bat against his pace.

With no locals capable of offering similar pace to the batsman, the tesimonial committee felt that the most should be made of Bishop's presence as the guest player for the event.

"Obviously it is to try get a little bit of experience to some of the players who will be coming to Red Stripe, and it's an exhibiton game. I don't mind bowling a few overs on both sides, it's going to be good enjoyment,'' he said.

"It's not going to be the hardest day's work that I will have come across because in playing Test cricket sometimes you field for two whole days. But what they have planned for (tomorrow) is good for the Red Stripe players and hopefully it will be good for the spectators to enjoy.'' St. Clair (Brinky) Tucker, spokesman for the testimonial committee, also felt that having six national team players from the Red Stripe squad was a good move.

"The Bermuda Cricket Board of Control thought likewise and responded positively when we asked to have the players included. There is nobody here of Bishop's capability to offer them this opportunity, both in pace and bowling ability.

"And with the Red Stripe just around the corner any experience our batsmen can get at this stage would surely be of immense benefit,'' said Tucker.

A visitor to Bermuda last Christmas, Bishop was first approached then about coming back.

"I thought it would be a good experience. I will get the chance to see what Bermuda cricket and the fans are really like and I feel good about being able to contribute this way,'' he said.

Bishop is in good shape having just completed a light season in club cricket in England. There, he played in the Surrey Championship for a team called Reigate Priory, a league in which several other West Indies Test players, such as Jimmy Adams, have competed.

"It was a good season. We just played one day a week, but it gave me lots of time to think and work. Now I am ready to resume playing for Trinidad in the Red Stripe and touring India with the West Indies A team,'' he said The umpires for today's match, which starts at 11.00 a.m. are Wilbur Pitcher and Lester Harnett while Ronald O'Hara is standby.

The Bermuda Cricket Board of Control have announced a new-look Red Stripe squad of 14 for next month's games in Guyana, one that includes seven newcomers. All-rounder Janeiro Tucker of Southampton Rangers is rumoured to have been chosen as captain but this was denied yesterday by national coach Allan Douglas.

"That's not confirmed yet, the Board will be meeting on Tuesday to officially name the captain of the squad,'' said Douglas.

Squad: Janeiro Tucker, Charlie Marshall, Dennis Archer, Keith Wainwright, Kwame Tucker, Dexter Smith, Charles Swan, Cleon Scotland, David Greenidge, Sammy Robinson, Irving Romaine, Peter Philpott, Anthony Braithwaite, Tacuma Robinson. Standy-by are Dwayne Leverock and O.J.Pitcher