Former Dominica and Windwards all-rounder Mervin Durand who was a patient at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) battling illness is dead.
Nature Isle News (NIN) can confirm that he passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023.
Mervin Durand (born on 27 August 1960) is a Dominican cricketer. He played in one List A and four first-class matches for the Windward Islands from 1989 to 1991.
Durand is best remembered for his 7/15 against the England touring team who played the Windwards in St. Lucia.
President of the Dominica Cricket Association (DCA) Clement Marcellin in extending condolences to the family on behalf of the DCA stated, “The Dominican cricketing fraternity morn the loss of Mervin Durand who was a left-arm bowler who could bat. He played in one List A and four First Class matches for the Windward Island from 1989- 1991. The DCA extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Durand.”
Nature Isle News also extends condolences to the family and friends of Mervin Durand. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
May your soul rest in Eternal peace🕯 dear cousin.
Heaven has gained another angel. You will be sorely missed but we will try console ourselves in the belief that you are now at peace and no longer in pain.🙏
He was a spin bowler who could bat!?
That comes from someone who knows nothing about cricket; or at least nothing about him. He was an all rounder cricketer whose record still stands. Spin bowler who could bat, my ass!!! The Dominica Cricket Association will not give him his due! And that’s a damn shame! The man served his country and they treat him like shit!!!
RIP my beloved brother. You were a fantastic cricketer! The Dominica Cricket Association has let you down!!! Who knew the very Island Country that you represented and made proud would treat you like shit!!! The Dominica Cricket Association made the decision not to assist your family in their time of need. It’s ok, as always, we got you! We love you always ❤️❤️❤️