My World Cup dad never put me under any pressure

YOUNG GUN

DONALD BUTCHART
Leicestershire batsman
Being the son of an international cricketer can have its drawbacks but for Donald Butchart, 19, following his father’s footsteps has never been a problem.
Son of Zimbabwean World Cup player Iain, the young Leicestershire batsman spent his youth either playing cricket or watching his dad turn out on the pitches of Harare.
While comparisons will inevitably be drawn between the two, the young batting prodigy is quick to point out the differences.
“As far back as I can remember I’ve had a cricket bat in my...

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