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Name: Ben Dwarshuis

Born: 23 June 1994 in Kareela, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse: Courtney Bridge

Ben Dwarshuis is an Australian cricketer. He made his List A debut for New South Wales in the 2016–17 Matador BBQs One-Day Cup on October 7, 2016.

In January 2018, Dwarshuis was named in Australia's Twenty20 International squad for the 2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series. Later the same month, he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab franchise in the 2018 IPL auction. Dwarshuis earned his first call-up to Australia's T20I squad for the Tri-Series against England and New Zealand. He did not play any matches in that series.

Later January 2018, Dwarshuis was bought by Kings XI Punjab franchise at the IPL auction for his base price of 20 Lakhs. He played 3 matches for them in the 2018 IPL season.

In March 2021, Dwarshuis signed with Worcestershire County Cricket Club to play in the 2021 T20 Blast tournament in England.

On September 13, 2021, Dwarshuis was included in the Delhi Capitals squad for the second phase of the 2021 IPL in the United Arab Emirates as a replacement player for Chris Woakes.

During the 2021–22 Big Bash League season in January 2022, Dwarshuis took his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket.

In February 2022, Dwarshuis was named in Australia's Twenty20 International squad for their one-off match against Pakistan. He made his T20I debut on April 5, 2022, for Australia against Pakistan.

Dwarshuis made his first-class debut for New South Wales on October 3, 2022, against Western Australia in the 2022–23 Sheffield Shield season.

In November 2023, he was selected in Australia's squad for the 5-match T20 series against India. In the 4th T20I against India, he picked up 3 wickets for 40 runs off his 4 overs.

Ben Dwarshuis plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. He is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.

Dwarshuis made his List A debut for New South Wales in October 2016 in the Matador BBQs One-Day Cup against Queensland. He took 2 wickets in that match.

Dwarshuis signed with English county Worcestershire in March 2021 to play for them in that year's T20 Blast competition in England. He took 9 wickets in 7 matches during the tournament.

In September 2021, the Delhi Capitals signed Dwarshuis as a replacement player for Chris Woakes for the second half of the 2021 IPL in the UAE. However, he did not play any matches for them.

During the 2021-22 Big Bash League season with Sydney Sixers in January 2022, Dwarshuis achieved his best T20 bowling figures of 5/28 against Brisbane Heat.

Based on his BBL performances, Dwarshuis received his first call-up to Australia's T20I squad in February 2022 for their home match against Pakistan. He finally made his T20I debut for Australia in that match on April 5, 2022 in Lahore.

Dwarshuis made his long-awaited first-class debut for New South Wales on October 3, 2022 in a Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the age of 28 years and 151 days.

After consistent performances in domestic T20 cricket, Dwarshuis was rewarded with selection in Australia's T20I squad for their 5-match home series against India in November 2023.

In the 4th T20I of that series against India, Dwarshuis had one of his best bowling performances, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs in his 4 overs.

So in summary, Ben Dwarshuis is an Australian pace bowling all-rounder who plays for New South Wales and has recently broken into Australia's T20I team after consistent performances in domestic T20 tournaments like the BBL and IPL.

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