DFA Sports Reporter Danie van der Lith is speaking to our Northern Cape Heat Cricket team with the intention of introducing them to our readers. Today we meet Benjamin van Rensburg.
Benjamin van Rensburg
Benna
24 years old, born in Kimberley
Usual slot in batting order: No.10
Which high school team did you represent? Saint Andrew’s School, First XI
What sports do you enjoy aside from cricket? Fly fishing, hunting and touch rugby.
Was cricket always your game? Yes
Batter, bowler, or all-rounder? Bowler
What is your happiest cricket memory? When I was part of a T20 final in 2022 for the Heat
Do you model yourself after a famous cricketer? No
Your biggest sporting hero outside of cricket? Frans Steyn
Favourite Book? Mastery – Robert Greene
Favourite Series? Narcos
Net practice, fielding practice or gym work? Definitely net practice
Hamburger, Pizza, or Fried Chicken? Hamburger
Favourite fielding position? Third man
The best International Cricket team, in your opinion: Australia
Is there a quote that keeps you going when times get tough? “Difficult circumstances are for strong men.”
