HAMILTON (Bermuda), Jan 18: David Hemp has been named Bermuda's vice-captain for the ICC World Cup qualifiers in South Africa in April.

The 38-year-old Hemp replaces youngster Rodney Trott, coach Gus Logie has confirmed.

“There was a recommendation that Hemp be made vice-captain for World Cup qualifiers and our decision was based on his experience and we feel this was a good time to relieve Rodney of added pressure,” Logie told the Royal Gazette.

Hemp had served as deputy to Irving Romaine on the tour of Kenya in 2007.

Meanwhile, Bermuda are yet to decide on an offer from Colin Croft, the former West Indies fast bowler, to be the team's bowling coach.—Agencies