HK-born Dermot Reeve auctions prized Wisden Cricketer of the Year book after falling on difficult times
The Perth-based former England player says he is not in a desperate situation but needs funds to be able to visit his children in Sydney regularly
Hong Kong-born ex-England cricketer Dermot Reeve is selling one of his prized possessions as he tries to raise money after falling on difficult “but not desperate” times.
It is one of the highest accolades any international cricketer can earn and Reeve, who has now recovered from a previous drug problem, said he needed the money to be able to visit his children in Sydney, Australia regularly.
“I had a divorce but I’ve managed to keep my kids in a nice house in Sydney and they’re enjoying the benefits of my good days when I was earning good money,” said Reeve, who was county side Warwickshire’s best captain ever after winning the treble in 1994 and two trophies in 1995, leading to his Wisden’s award. That season he also claimed 38 wickets, second only to South Africa’s Allan Donald.
“I left myself in a predicament but you know, I believe I’ll be OK and keep working and keep coaching and be able to look after myself.
“The reason I’m doing this ... it’s not as though I’m in a place of desperation. I’ve got a job in Australia coaching cricket ... for some people Wisden’s means a lot to them. I don’t own a house, let alone a bookcase, I live in Perth, my daughters live in Sydney and I’d rather have some funds to fly over to Sydney regularly to see them