Andrew Benke

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Andrew Benke
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Born (1938-09-03) 3 September 1938 (age 82)
Southampton, Hampshire
Source: Cricinfo, 9 April 2017

Andrew Benke (born 3 September 1938) is an English cricketer. He played nineteen first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club in 1962. [1]

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  1. "Andrew Benke". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 April 2017.