Thomas Benade

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Thomas Benade
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Born (1982-09-01) 1 September 1982 (age 41)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 6 December 2016

Thomas Benade (born 1 September 1982) is a Zimbabwean former cricketer. [1] He played six first-class matches between 2001 and 2004. [2]

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Biography

Benade was born in a family that originates from South Africa with Dutch roots. [3] He was introduced to cricket by his father and uncles. [3]

Growing up in Mutorashanga, northern Mashonaland, Benade began his cricket journey at Barwick School in Mvurwi and later Bryden Country School near Chegutu. [3] His performances earned him a spot in the school's first team for two years, his best being four for 30 as a left-arm spinner, and 69 not out as a batsman. [3] He also represented Midlands in the national primary schools cricket week. [3]

For high school, Benade moved to Lomagundi College where he started bowling seamers due to the team's requirement, but he continued his spin bowling which he considers his primary strength. [3] His best performances included taking five for 40 against St. John's College and scoring 79 not out against Prince Edward School. [3] His improved skills led to his selection for the Mashonaland Under-16 team, and eventually the national Under-19 team in 2001. [3]

Benade's application for the Academy in 2002 was initially missed due to an administrative error, but he was offered a place when Masakadza withdrew. [3] At that time, he was working for his father in mining and considering going overseas. [3] He had also played winter cricket for the Maribou Club at Mutoroshanga and a few matches for Harare Sports Club. [3] His best performances include scoring 79 not out and taking five wickets in an innings. [3]

Benade credits Rory Ervine and Academy coach Dave Houghton for helping improve his batting and bowling. [3]

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References

  1. "Thomas Benade". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  2. "Thomas Benade". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Tom Benade - a biography".