Kevin Curran passes away

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday informed of the tragic passing away of national team selector, cricket committee member and Mash Eagles coach, Kevin Curran in Mutare.

Curran collapsed suddenly while jogging and the exact cause of death has not been determined at this stage. He was in Mutare with the Mash Eagles team preparing for their T20 fixture against Mountaineers.

"We are still in shock, Kevin was the epitome of health and we have yet to make sense of this tragic loss," said ZC managing director, Wilfred Mukondiwa. "KC's past and continued contribution to the game of cricket is unquestionable and dates as far back as his playing days up until the phenomenal work he had been doing at Mash Eagles. The cricket fraternity has been dealt a great blow, " added Mukondiwa.

"I have yet to meet a man more passionate about cricket in this country," said Mash Eagles chief executive officer, Vimbai Mapukute. "KC had put his heart and soul into developing our franchise and had great plans for our high performance gym and other facilities, his passing will leave a huge void at Mash Eagles and I feel that I have not only lost a key business ally but a friend as well," added Mapukute.

The two fixtures that were scheduled to be played between Mash Eagles and Mountaineers today and on Thursday have been postponed while Mid West Rhinos and Southern Rocks who are playing in Masvingo will observe a minute of silence in honour of Kevin Curran.

David Richardson, the ICC Chief Executive, paid tribute to Kevan Curran and said: "I am sure, like me, that the rest of the cricket world is saddened and shocked at the news of Kevan's death. He was not only a talented cricketer but also a cricketer who exemplified the way the game should be played - enthusiastically, with no quarter given but fairly and always with a smile of his face. He will be missed the world over but particularly in Zimbabwe, where he contributed so much as a player, coach and recently selector. Our thoughts are with his family.'