No change: Zimbabwean all-rounder Sean Ervine is staying at Hampshire after rejecting the chance to play at the Word Cup Photo: GETTY IMAGESThe all-rounder was named in his country’s preliminary 30-man squad and, having agreed to return to the international fold following his retirement in 2004, was then selected in the final party of 15.
That would have rendered the 28 year-old an overseas player for county cricket purposes and spelled the end of his career at the Rose Bowl, where he has been a key figure in recent years – including during last season’s victorious Friends Provident t20 campaign.
Now, having had time to consider the impact on his personal and professional life, Ervine has opted to withdraw from the Zimbabwe squad in favour of returning to Hampshire.
The decision means he will almost certainly not add to his international record of five Tests and 42 one-day internationals.
Ervine said: “After having had time to reflect on all of the circumstances, I have realised that this is not the right time to leave Hampshire.
“I have a great relationship with this club and its supporters and I feel like part of a family. Hampshire is my home, so much so that I am planning to get married there next year. I do not, therefore, want to be away for long periods of time.”
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