Andre Hoffman

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Andre Hoffman
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Born (1978-04-23) 23 April 1978 (age 45)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 December 2016

Andre Hoffman (born 23 April 1978) is a Zimbabwean former cricketer. [1] He played eighteen first-class matches between 1999 and 2003. [2]

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Biography

Andre Hoffman was born to a rugby-oriented family. [3] He developed an interest in cricket, fostered by his older brother. [3]

His early education took place at North Park and later Barwick, where he made significant strides in cricket. [3] A notable achievement was taking nine wickets for 30 runs during Zimbabwe Under-13 team trials. [3] His success carried onto the Mashonaland Country Districts Under-13 team's tour to England, highlighted by an 86-run score against a Sussex team. [3] High school at Watershed further shaped his cricket career, playing alongside Raymond Price, and leading to his ascension to the senior team. [3] However, a back injury during this period affected his bowling and overall confidence. [3]

In his fourth form, Hoffman achieved an impressive seven consecutive fifties but admits to fewer centuries due to concentration lapses. [3] His cricketing journey included representing Zimbabwe in various age-group teams and a spot in the Under-19 team for the 1997 England tour. [3]

Hoffman has been with Harare Sports Club since the age of 14, showcasing noteworthy performances in the 2001/02 season and playing for the Watershed winter league cricket team. [3] Seeking overseas experience, he spent three seasons in the UK, performing notably with Alderley Edge in 1999, despite a shin splint injury. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Andre Hoffman". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Andre Hoffman" . Cricket Archive. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Andre Hoffman - biography".
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