Martin Benkenstein

Martin Benkenstein (born 30 June 1950 in Johannesburg, South Africa), is a former South African cricketer. A right-hand batsman, he represented both Natal and Rhodesia.

He moved from Harare (then known as Salisbury) to Durban in 1980 around the time of Zimbabwean independence where he continued to play and coach in club cricket.[1]

Benkenstein's three sons have all gone on to have careers in cricket, his youngest son Dale has played cricket for Natal, Durham, and South Africa, and his other two sons Brett and Boyd have also represented Natal at various times.[2]

References
  1. Westerby, John. "Dale Benkenstein - Cricketer of the Year". Wisden. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  2. "Martin Benkenstein - Cricinfo". Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
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