Counties matches there could have been result in those matches, according to their coach and club vice president Delby Borden.

He was responding to suggestions made by Southampton Rangers' coach Randy Raynor and some radio commentators that a change to a limited overs format was required if the competition wanted to maintain its huge appeal.

But while admitting to being a supporter in general of limited overs, Borden reckoned that there should be no panic to make changes to the existing 118 overs format that was currently employed by the EC.

"I think the executive committee should continue with the 118 overs as it stands, at least they should allow it to stand for one more year and have a close look at it,'' said Borden.

"This year I can tell you that from St. David's point of view we let two games slip -- two of the three games should have been won by us. We should have beaten Bailey's Bay in the first round and Cleveland in the second.

"The game against Cleveland actually was an exciting draw. We were in position to win but only four runs short the umpires offered bad light and it was taken.'' However, he did not agree with claims that the draws would have a negative impact on the competition, reckoning it was unlikely to happen two years in a row.

He said that he didn't know if the EC would give any consideration towards implementing limited overs but noted that it wouldn't surprise him if they would review the current policy.

"Perhaps they too will realise that if St. David's didn't go on the defensive a few times in matches there could have been results,'' said Borden.

"And looking at the final against Flatts, we even let that slip after having them struggling at 110 for eight and allowing them to reach the double century mark.'' Many people want open cricket scrapped in favour of limited overs and Borden understands their position.

But he strongly feels that the EC should hold on course for at least another year.

"I do like overs cricket, I am not knocking it. Last year was the first time they used the 118 overs rule and we had victories, this could be a one-off year,'' he said.

"The way I see it, the captains have sufficient time to get a result.''