Isaac Benjamin is a former

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er who played

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for

Tobago Tobago () is an List of islands of Trinidad and Tobago, island and Regions and municipalities of Trinidad and Tobago, ward within the Trinidad and Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located northeast of the larger island of Trini ...

in 1978–79. When Tobago was promoted to first-class status for its inclusion in the

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competition in 1978-79 alongside the four regional

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sides, Benjamin was appointed

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and played in all four matches. He was Tobago's second-most successful bowler, taking 10 wickets at an average of 25.40, and Tobago's second-most successful batsman, scoring 119 runs at an average of 17.00. Tobago finished winless at the bottom of the competition and played no further first-class cricket, and neither did Benjamin.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Benjamin, Isaac 20th-century births Living people Tobagonian cricketers Year of birth missing (living people)