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Future looks bright for us, says skipper

A hero's welcome: Joan Ford gives nephew Irving Romaine a big welcome back hug at the L.F Wade International Airport. Bermuda's cricketers returned home from Canada yesterday after beating the hosts 2-1 in their one-day series, and then claiming a first ever win in the four-day Intercontinental Cup match that finished on Monday.

Buoyant skipper Irving Romaine believes Bermuda have found the right mix of youth and experience and has backed his young side to pull off another win against Scotland.

Bermuda take on the Scots on a crest of a wave after wrapping up an unforeseen 2-1 victory in their one-day series, along with a maiden win in the Intercontinental Cup against Canada.

Romaine, who played a captain's knock, scoring a influential 84 in the second innings, hailed his young charges' performances and is now confident they will grow in maturity having enjoyed their first taste of victory.

"It's wonderful to see the young guys coming in and getting the job done," said Romaine.

"They've bought a lot of energy to the team.

"The mix of youth and experience really paid off on both fronts for us.

"It's ever so important for the young guys to start their international careers off with a victory and it can only lead to better things in the future.

"The boys went out there to do a job and were rewarded for all the hard work they put in.

"Scotland will be a challenge but we're going in on a high so hopefully our form carries on. "

Considering the tender age of his team, Romaine believes seasoned campaigners such as seamer Ryan Steede and the evergreen Dwayne Leverock have a vital part to play in coaxing the best out of the youngsters.

"Sluggo (Leverock) is a real mentor in the team, along with myself and Ryan," he said.

"It's our responsibility to help them along. Sluggo bowled extremely well and batted well also, so I just hope the youngsters are watching and learning from him."

Veteran spinner Leverock inspired Bermuda to a morale-boosting win in the Intercontinental Cup, ripping through both Canadian innings, claiming his inaugural ten-wicket haul on the international stage.

Leverock echoed Romaine's sentiments regarding the impressive showings of the younger players like Rodney Trott, Stefan Kelly and Oronde Bascome – and insists he is as hungry as ever for more wickets.

"Our four-day victory over Canada was a good experience for the youngsters, especially the new guys who've just come into the team," said Leverock.

"When it comes to my job, I just try to bowl one ball at a time.

"I take one wicket at a time and always look at the situation and see what needs to be done to make sure the team stays competitive.

"The key is to assess the wicket.

"The quicker you assess the wicket and know what you can get out of it, the better off you will be."

Leverock also weighed in with valuable runs against Canada and is keen to improve his prowess at the batting crease.

"I've always been an all-rounder," he said.

"If that means occupying the crease while a senior batsman is making runs, then that's my objective."