The 24-year-old has gone from a sharp, albeit unpredictable, tearaway in the Warriors’ first XI to a lightning fast, consistent opening bowler for the ACT Comets Futures League side in just four years.

Since leaving Orange he has represented the University of Newcastle’s top side, Newcastle’s representative side, NSW Country, Australian Country, Queanbeyan and Tamworth in England’s Birmingham and District Premier League.

Now, he’ll tackle Afghanistan in a World Cup warm-up game at Canberra’s Manuka Oval tomorrow.

“It’s pretty exciting, this will definitely be the biggest game I’ve played in. The other would be our trial with Sydney Thunder last year, but this is an international side,” he said.

“They’ll be no mugs, even though they’re not great at international level.

“We’ve watched some footage, it seems like their quicks are up around the 130, 140 click mark and all our videos showed of their batsmen was them nailing it.

“It’s one of those show and see type games, we need to prepare for anything really.”

Afghanistan, Scotland, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates are all playing several warm-up games around Australia in a bid to adapt to conditions prior to next year’s World Cup.

The Comets also took on the Afghans yesterday, with star Cowra batsmen Henry Hunt acting as 12th man for the clash.

“I [went] and watched the boys to see if I couldn’t get a bit of insight into the Afghan side,” Bennett said.

“Since I only got off the plane from England recently the guys decided to not include me in that side, I’ve only got back into training last week.

“But I’m keen to get back on the paddock. It’s a massive opportunity for everyone individually and as a unit. The Comets are fighting to re-enter the national one-day competition, and any chance to prove how serious we are is one we want to take.

“This is one of those chances.”