Sean Ervine

Published on: Jun 26, 2003, 11:52:00 IST

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Date of Birth: 6 December 1982, Harare

Test Debut: Against England at Lord's in 2003

ODI Debut: Against England at Bulawayo in 2001/02

Bats: Left Hand Bat

Bowls: Right Arm Medium

Potential as an all rounder but lacking in experience. Left-hand bat, right-arm medium pace bowler.

Nicknamed 'Slug' at school for his slow batting. Father and uncle both played first-class cricket for Rhodesia B.

Another product of the CFX Academy in Harare. Represented Zimbabwe at all age-group levels, playing for the under 19s aged 16.

Talented all-round sportsman but serious knee injury as a schoolboy in 2000 curbed his involvement in hockey and tennis, his two other loves.

Tough ODI debut against England, when hammered for 54 off seven overs.

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