Get to know your NC Heat Player – 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.”