Overview
Farhaan Behardien (born 9 October 1983) is a South African former international cricketer. He represented South Africa in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and briefly led the national T20I side as captain.
Key facts
| Full name | Farhaan Behardien |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1983 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Role | Cricketer |
| International formats | ODI, T20I |
| National team | South Africa |
| Status | Former international cricketer |
Career
Behardien played limited-overs cricket for South Africa, featuring in both the ODI and T20I formats. His international career placed him in the wider pool of South African white-ball cricketers during the 2010s.
Captaincy
On 10 January 2017, Behardien was appointed as South Africa's T20I captain for the team's tour of Sri Lanka, taking on leadership responsibilities in the shortest international format.
Timeline
- 9 October 1983 — Born.
- 10 January 2017 — Appointed T20I captain of South Africa for the Sri Lanka tour.
Significance
Behardien's appointment as T20I captain marked a notable point in his international career, reflecting his standing within the South African limited-overs setup at the time.
Related topics
- South Africa national cricket team
- Twenty20 International
- One Day International
- Cricket in South Africa
References
- Farhaan Behardien — English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item:
Q5435130