Rwandan Breaks World Cricket Record

A 29-year-old Rwandan Cricket player, Eric Dusingizimana has today broken the prestigious Guinness world Records after spending sleepless 51 hours in cricket batting net at Petit Stadium in Kigali.

Dusingizimana celebrated today at 11:15 when a crowd of fans, officials, family members, and the media joined him to countdown the remaining few minutes. He becomes the first Rwandan to be registered in 2016 World Guinness Books of Records.

He was allowed five minutes during the 51 hour game to rest and later five minutes every hour to enjoy a snack prepared by his expecting wife Sonia Uwimana.

"Although I am pregnant, I could not sleep when my husband is here. Our baby will learn from the best performance the father has boldly displayed today. I had to partner in every battle. I had to take care of him. I love him and every evening he comes from work he does physical exercises so I wasn't worried about his stamina. His award is amazing to me and I only thank God,' Sonia revealed.

His mother Betty Mukagahunga, said; Dusingizimana is the 6th child in the family and he grew up liking sport. He always put in more effort in cricket when he was in secondary school so it's not surprising he has done this. Also present was sports minister Uwacu Julienne who commended the champion saying government has a plan to develop the game by establishing a cricket ground and stadium in Kicukiro district.

As the player said the target was to make the cricket game famous in Rwanda and fundraise for the stadium construction adding 2/3 of the award should be the contribution to the stadium.

During all three days different personalities including his family members, Tony Blair, Minister of sports Julienne Uwacu and Miss Rwanda all threw the ball to him for playing. The 2016 Records Book showing extra performance contacts deeds and amazing livings is the 62th since 1954 and is mostly sold in USA.

Source: Allafrica.com