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| Born | 23 April 1978 Harare, Zimbabwe |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 December 2016 | |
Andre Hoffman (born 23 April 1978) is a Zimbabwean former cricketer.[1] He played eighteen first-class matches between 1999 and 2003.[2]
Biography
Andre Hoffman was born to a rugby-oriented family.[3] He developed an interest in cricket, fostered by his older brother.[3]
His early education took place at North Park and later Barwick, where he made significant strides in cricket.[3] A notable achievement was taking nine wickets for 30 runs during Zimbabwe Under-13 team trials.[3] His success carried onto the Mashonaland Country Districts Under-13 team's tour to England, highlighted by an 86-run score against a Sussex team.[3] High school at Watershed further shaped his cricket career, playing alongside Raymond Price, and leading to his ascension to the senior team.[3] However, a back injury during this period affected his bowling and overall confidence.[3]
In his fourth form, Hoffman achieved an impressive seven consecutive fifties but admits to fewer centuries due to concentration lapses.[3] His cricketing journey included representing Zimbabwe in various age-group teams and a spot in the Under-19 team for the 1997 England tour.[3]
Hoffman has been with Harare Sports Club since the age of 14, showcasing noteworthy performances in the 2001/02 season and playing for the Watershed winter league cricket team.[3] Seeking overseas experience, he spent three seasons in the UK, performing notably with Alderley Edge in 1999, despite a shin splint injury.[3]