Ben Dwarshuis

Benjamin James Dwarshuis is a dynamic left-arm fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting lower-order batter who has become a reliable 'white-ball' specialist for Australia. Born on June 23, 1994, in Kareela, New South Wales, Dwarshuis is a stalwart of the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL), where he stands as one of the competition's all-time leading wicket-takers. Known for his ability to swing the ball at pace and his deceptive variations at the death, he made his T20I debut against Pakistan in 2022 and his ODI debut against England in 2024. His career has been marked by a 'knack for breakthroughs,' including a memorable 2025 campaign where he claimed career-best T20I figures of 4/36 against the West Indies.

As of early February 2026, Dwarshuis has been thrust into the spotlight following his late call-up to Australia’s 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He was named as the official replacement for Test captain Pat Cummins, who was ruled out just days before the tournament due to a persistent back injury. Chief selector Tony Dodemaide described Dwarshuis as a 'ready replacement' whose left-arm angle and 'dynamic fielding' provide a strategic edge on the subcontinental tracks of India and Sri Lanka. His preparation has been bolstered by a successful stint in the 2025-26 BBL and his recent signing by the Punjab Kings for the 2026 IPL season for ₹4.40 crore. Entering the World Cup as a key pace option, Dwarshuis is expected to play a vital role in Australia's quest to reclaim the T20 title.