adminBipini Dani in MUMBAI
THE father of Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe’s hero on the opening day of the only Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo yesterday, says cricket runs in the family’s blood.
The 31-year-old left hander registered his second Test century and highest individual score after ending the day unbeaten on 151. His two brothers Sean and Ryan are also cricketers. His father Rory and uncle Neil also played this game.
“Yes, cricket is in the family”, Rory, speaking exclusively from Zimbabwe, said minutes after the match.
“I was able to follow Friday’s match on Internet. Sadly could not watch the game”.
Craig’s parents, mother Judy is a specialist in herbal medicines, help the under-privileged children at an orphanage in Zimbabwe called Eden Children’s Village. “Craig was an all-rounder and started as right handed but due to a serious injury to his right hand when he was only 13 years, he became left-handed dominant and didn’t bowl off-breaks,’’ said Rory.”
“He was determined to continue cricket, but had to become a batsman instead of bowling. It would be good for him to add another 40 or 50 runs when play resumes on Saturday.”
Online Reporter