Farhaan Behardien
South African cricketer, T20 specialist
Born
October 9th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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A professional cricketer from South Africa, competed primarily in limited-overs formats. Played an integral role in the national team, especially in One Day Internationals and T20 matches. Made his international debut in 2013 and became known for his finishing abilities in the shorter formats. Represented franchises in domestic leagues, contributing significantly to team successes.
Represented South Africa in 59 ODIs and 38 T20Is
Part of the winning team in the 2014 T20 World Cup
Played for franchises like Titans and in T20 leagues
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