Ben Cutting – The Dynamic Australian All-Rounder
Ben Cutting is an
Australian cricketer known for his
explosive batting, effective fast-medium bowling, and exceptional fielding. He has made a name for himself in
T20 leagues worldwide while also representing
Australia in ODIs and T20Is. His ability to clear boundaries with ease and contribute crucial wickets makes him a sought-after all-rounder in franchise cricket.
Quick Facts – Ben Cutting
| Attribute |
Details |
| Full Name |
Benjamin Colin James Cutting |
| Born |
January 30, 1987 |
| Birthplace |
Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia |
| Batting Style |
Right-handed |
| Bowling Style |
Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role |
All-rounder |
| National Teams |
Australia (2013–2017), World XI (2017) |
| IPL Teams |
Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians |
| PSL Teams |
Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings |
| BBL Teams |
Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder |
Early Life and Cricket Journey
Ben Cutting was born in
Sunnybank, Queensland, Australia. From a young age, he showed great promise in
both batting and bowling. His tall frame and ability to bowl at good speeds made him a natural fast bowler.
His cricketing talent led him to play for
Queensland’s junior teams, and he was soon picked for
Australia’s U-19 squad. In 2006, he represented
Australia in the U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Cutting’s all-round skills made him an asset, and he continued to progress through
Queensland’s domestic setup. He made his
first-class debut in 2007, marking the beginning of a successful cricketing career.
Domestic and First-Class Career
Ben Cutting had an impressive domestic career, especially in
first-class cricket for Queensland.
| Team |
Years Played |
| Queensland |
2007–2020 |
| Brisbane Heat (BBL) |
2012–2020 |
| Sydney Thunder (BBL) |
2020–present |
| Rajasthan Royals (IPL) |
2014 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) |
2016–2017 |
| Mumbai Indians (IPL) |
2018–2019 |
In the
2009–10 season, Cutting was one of the top wicket-takers, claiming
46 wickets at an average of 23.91. His best performance came against Tasmania, where he took
6/37.
His consistency led to speculation that he would be
selected for Australia’s Test team, but injuries and competition kept him out of the squad.
In
April 2018, Cutting announced his
retirement from first-class and List A cricket to focus on
T20 leagues worldwide and
business ventures.
International Career
ODI Career
Ben Cutting made his
ODI debut for Australia on
January 13, 2013, against
Sri Lanka.
| Matches Played |
Runs Scored |
Batting Average |
Wickets Taken |
Best Bowling Figures |
| 4 |
53 |
26.50 |
6 |
3/45 |
Despite being a
hard-hitting lower-order batsman and a
wicket-taking bowler, he played only
four ODIs before being dropped.
T20I Career
Cutting’s
T20I debut came on
January 26, 2013, against
Sri Lanka.
| Matches Played |
Runs Scored |
Wickets Taken |
Best Bowling Figures |
| 7 |
40 |
3 |
1/18 |
Although he did not have a long international career, he remained
a top performer in domestic and franchise T20 leagues.
In
2017, he was part of the
World XI squad that played against
Pakistan in the
Independence Cup in Lahore.
T20 Franchise Leagues
Ben Cutting is a well-known name in
T20 leagues worldwide. He has played in the
IPL, PSL, BBL, and multiple other leagues.
| League |
Teams Played For |
| Indian Premier League (IPL) |
Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians |
| Pakistan Super League (PSL) |
Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings |
| Big Bash League (BBL) |
Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder |
| Caribbean Premier League (CPL) |
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
| Afghanistan Premier League (APL) |
Nangarhar Leopards |
| Global T20 Canada |
Edmonton Royals |
| Lanka Premier League (LPL) |
Dambulla Giants |
His most memorable moment came in
IPL 2016, where he played a match-winning role in the
final for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Scored 39 off 15 balls*
Took 2 wickets
Won the IPL title with SRH
His performance made him one of the
most valuable T20 players in the world.
Retirement from First-Class Cricket
In
April 2018, Ben Cutting announced his
retirement from first-class and List A cricket after a
12-year career.
His decision allowed him to
focus on T20 cricket, where he continued to dominate. He also pursued
business interests, expanding his career beyond cricket.
Despite stepping away from
longer formats, he remained
one of the top T20 all-rounders.
Personal Life
Ben Cutting is married to
Erin Holland, a well-known
Australian model, TV presenter, and singer.
| Personal Details |
Information |
| Wife |
Erin Holland |
| Marriage Year |
2021 |
| Hobbies |
Traveling, Fitness, Business Ventures |
Their wedding was
highly publicized, and they are one of
Australia’s most popular cricket couples.
Records and Achievements
| Record |
Details |
| Most sixes for Brisbane Heat in BBL |
84 |
| Best bowling figures in IPL Final |
2/35 (2016) |
| Leading wicket-taker in APL 2018 |
12 wickets |
| Multiple T20 league titles |
IPL, PSL, BBL |
Ben Cutting has achieved
great success in T20 cricket, making him a
key player in franchise leagues.
Latest News & Updates
Playing for Sydney Thunder in BBL 2024
Recently signed with Sylhet Strikers for BPL 2024
Expanding his business ventures
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