County Championship 2022: Chris Benjamin joins Durham on loan for remainder of season

Chris Benjamin [PC: Twitter]

Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC) have announced the signing of wicket-keeper Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) on loan for the remainder of the County Championship 2022.

Benjamin will feature in Durham's County Division two match against Sussex today at Chester-le-Street. The 23-year-old will also feature in the season finale against Nottinghamshire on September 26.

Durham are placed sixth in the Division Two points table with two wins, two losses, and eight draws. 

For Warwickshire in the current edition, Benjamin has played five games and scored 175 runs with a top score of 47. Overall, the Johannesburg-born has played 10 First-Class games amassing 419 runs, with one century to his name. 

Director of Cricket, Paul Farbrace welcomed the new signee into the setup looking to gain experience.

“Chris’ move to Durham will allow him to get valuable game time as the season comes to a close. He is highly thought of at Warwickshire and the experience he’ll gain as a wicket-keeper will stand him in good stead ahead for next year.” 

Chris Benjamin in The Hundred [PC: Twitter]

Benjamin impressed in the inaugural season of The Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix last year, scoring 112 runs at an average of 37.33.

However, this season was quite a lull for the middle-order batter, where he ended up with just 66 runs. In 30 T20, he has accumulated 603 runs at an strike rate of 146.35. 

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