Colin Delport

Colin Delport (born 4 August 1978) is a Zimbabwean former cricketer.^[1] He played fifteen first-class matches between 1999 and 2004.^[2]

Colin Delport

Personal information
Born	(1978-08-04) 4 August 1978 (age 47) Kadoma, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 December 2016

Biography

Delport, originally from Kadoma and Chegutu in Zimbabwe, was introduced to cricket by his father, who had previously played for the Rhodesian Schools team.^[3] He attended Lomagundi College where he began playing cricket at six, primarily as a batsman and fielder, eventually securing a spot in the school's Colts team in Grade 3 and the first team from Grade 5.^[3]

By accident, Delport turned to wicket-keeping at 13, enjoyed it, and showed proficiency in the role.^[3] Throughout high school, he represented Mashonaland Country Districts as a wicket-keeper at the Under-19 level, and posted a personal high score of 91.^[3] He also played rugby and hockey, but his primary focus was cricket.^[3]

His cricket career advanced during the 1997 Zimbabwe Under-19 tour of England, where he scored 50 runs in an unofficial Test match at Northampton and showed impressive wicket-keeping skills.^[3] He spent two seasons playing for Poulton in England while also maintaining the club grounds.^[3]

Upon his return to Zimbabwe, Delport joined the Zimbabwe Cricket Academy with a three-year contract, including two years coaching in the provinces.^[3] He resumed playing for Old Hararians, contributing notable performances.^[3] His stay at the Academy led to an arrangement with Midlands, which helped him further develop his cricket skills.^[3]

Delport played winter league cricket for Chegutu in 2001, achieving a personal high score of 160 against Norton.^[3] He also played a Zimbabwe A game against West Indies.^[3] Colin was later selected for the Zimbabwe Board XI squad, a significant progression in his career, despite not making the final 15. His contract ended in 2002.^[3]

See also

• CFX Academy cricket team