Thanks but no thanks, says Jarvis

Brighton Zhawi
FORMER Chevrons bowler Kyle Jarvis misses international cricket but has no immediate plans to return to the national team. The 27-year-old is one of several former players sounded out by Zimbabwe Cricket convener of selectors Tatenda Taibu about coming back into the senior men’s national team mix.
Taibu is hoping to use his relationship with former players to charm them back into wearing national colours for one last dance.
Jarvis says his focus is on county cricket with Lancashire in the United Kingdom.

“Of course, anyone who tells you they don’t want to play international cricket is probably lying,” Jarvis told The Sunday Mail Sport from the UK. “I try not to look too far ahead, but right now my commitment is playing for Lancashire.”
Before heading to England, Jarvis worked with the recently-appointed Chevrons head coach Heath Streak. And even the former skipper’s elevation to head coach won’t change Jarvis’s mind.

Jarvis quit international cricket in 2013 as ZC’s grappled with dire financial challenges.
At Lancashire, Jarvis has shared the ball with some of the game’s top players including England’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, James Anderson, Australia’s Peter Siddle and Kiwi Neil Wagner.

The Zimbabwean is “humbled” to be part of such a gifted dressing room, pointing out that he has learnt a lot from his more established counterparts.
“It has been fantastic sharing the new ball with all three of them over the last few seasons, in particular Jimmy whom I have come to know pretty well. He is a legend of the game and there is no one better I could learn from,” said Jarvis.

Jarvis recently donated 50 bowling boots to young Zimbabwean net bowlers.
“I come back to Zimbabwe every year and I see the hard work these developing players put in the nets,” he said. “It’s only a small start, but I am looking at bringing many more pairs over the coming year. I wanted to donate as many pairs of boots as I can to help developing players across Zimbabwe. I felt the time was right to give back to a game and country that has given me so much. If I can help even one player to take the next step in their career then I will feel like it has been a success.”