Craig Ervine becomes the oldest Test double-centurion in 75 years, scripts history with unbeaten 206 against Afghanistan
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Craig Ervine etched his name into the record books by becoming the oldest player in over seven decades to register a Test double-century. At 41 years and 82 days old, the Zimbabwean batter finished unbeaten on 206, marking the first time a player over 40 has reached this milestone since 1994.
This performance also broke a 26-year drought for his country, as no Zimbabwean had achieved a double-hundred in the format since Andy Flower in 2000.
The match concluded in a draw after Zimbabwe reached 523/5 in their second innings. Ervine was supported by key partnerships with Antum Naqvi and Wessly Madhevere, the latter of whom remained at the crease with him during the final push.
Earlier in the contest, Brendan Taylor and Brian Bennett had also contributed significant centuries to the team's efforts at the same ground.
