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Harmison stands by late arrival
STEVE HARMISON stands by
his decision to join England's
Test tour late so that he could
attend the birth of his fourth
child - even though it affected
his readiness for the ongoing
first match in New Zealand.
Harmison spoke in a heart-felt
interview of his love of his
family.
The 29-year-old Durham fast
bowler chose to stay behind
for several days in England
when the rest of the specialists
flew out to join the oneday
players last month - but
still arrived in time to play in
two warm-up games.
Yet as the Kiwis racked up a
first-innings 470 on a flat pitch
at Hamilton in the first Test,
Harmison was noticeably
down on pace, got through
only 23 overs and finished
with uninspiring figures of
one for 97.
He is, however, unrepentant
about staying with his wife
until she gave birth to the
couple's first son.
I would never knock the decision
I made to come out five
days late,'' an emotional
Harmison said.
You always want to be there
for the birth of your child.
My preparation for this Test
match could have gone a little
bit better.
I want to play Test cricket. I
love playing cricket - it is my
job. But I want to enjoy my
family life as well - that is the
most important thing in my
life.
To spend nearly 10 or 11
months away from my family
just doesn't work.
I want to do both - but to see
my kids is a big thing to me. I
love my family and I want to
spend a lot of time with
them.''
It is a balance Harmison has
struggled with throughout his
career - and one it seems is
still causing him much soulsearching,
even after his decision
to retire at a young age
from one-day international
cricket.
9:27am Saturday 8th March 2008
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