Craig Ervine

Craig Ervine
Nationality: Zimbabwe
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1985-08-19 Age: 39

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Craig Richard Ervine is a Zimbabwean cricketer known for his stylish left-handed batting skills.
Born on August 19, 1985, Ervine comes from a family with a strong cricketing background.
Growing up, both his father and uncle played first-class cricket in the late 1970s, and his older brother Sean had a promising career with the Zimbabwe national team before playing in England.

Ervine's cricketing journey, however, almost came to an end due to a freak accident.
As a teenager, he slipped and fell on a broken glass in his family's living room, severely injuring his right hand.
In fact, the injury was so severe that amputation was considered as an option during the initial diagnosis.
Despite this setback, Ervine was determined to pursue his passion for cricket.

During his A level studies at Lomagundi College, Ervine earned a place at the prestigious Zimbabwe Cricket Academy, where he honed his skills and proved his talent.
This led to him playing for various teams in Zimbabwe, including the Midlands, Zimbabwe Under-19, and the A side.
Seeking further experience and improvement, Ervine decided to venture to England.

He spent time playing for English clubs Bexhill and Lordhood, as well as Irish club Lisburn in Belfast.
Ervine's performances caught the attention of selectors, and he was offered a contract with the Southern Rocks franchise based in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
In the 2009-10 Logan Cup, he emerged as the leading run-scorer for his team and also topped the batting averages in the one-day format.

Although his returns in the domestic Twenty20 competition were modest, Ervine's impressive performances earned him a call-up to the Zimbabwe national team for the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean in 2010.
He continued to excel during the tour, averaging 60.50 in the ODIs against West Indies and emerging as the leading run-scorer across all three formats.

Upon returning to Zimbabwe, Ervine's cricketing journey took an unexpected turn.
He rejected a low contract offer from Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and left the country to play club cricket for Lisburn and Grade Cricket for Morley in Western Australia.
It seemed that yet another talented player would be lost to Zimbabwean cricket.

However, after an 18-month hiatus, Ervine made himself available for selection ahead of the 2014-15 season, motivated by the upcoming 2015 World Cup.
His inclusion in Zimbabwe's squad for the tournament showcased his resilience and determination to represent his country on the global stage.

Throughout his career, Ervine has displayed exceptional batting skills, combining grace with power.
With an average of over 30 in both Test and One Day International cricket, he has proven to be a valuable asset to the Zimbabwean team.
His ability to handle pressure situations and score crucial runs has earned him praise from fans and critics alike.

Craig Richard Ervine's journey in cricket is a testament to his love for the game and his unwavering dedication.
Despite a career-threatening injury, he has overcome adversity and achieved success at both domestic and international levels.
As he continues to contribute to Zimbabwean cricket, his passion and talent are sure to inspire future generations of cricketers in the country.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	6s	4s
ODI	49	48	5	1551	121	32.31	1902	81.55	2	12	20	177
T20I	52	52	3	1061	70	20.40	971	109.27	0	7	20	108
T20	3	3	1	146	68	48.67	94	155.32	0	2	7	15
FC	9	15	1	486	107	32.40	942	51.59	1	3	7	44
T10	11	4	2	48	30	12.00	35	137.14	0	0	2	3

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	Runs	Overs	Ave	Econ
ODI	0	0	0	0	0	-	-
T20I	0	0	0	0	0	-	-
T20	0	0	0	0	0	-	-
FC	0	0	0	0	0	-	-
T10	1	1	1	12	1	12.00	12.00

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