Who is Aryan Dutt? Everything you need to know

Aryan Dutt has become one of the Netherland’s most popular cricketers in recent times after his impressive showing in matches. The young cricketer made a great showing against Pakistan at the recent ICC ODI Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2023, raking in a daring appearance to the admiration of fans and commentators.

Sequel to that game against Pakistan in Hyderabad, Dutt has always been a hot subject of discourse among commentators. His confidence and composure against Pakistan as an opening spinner was so impressive that many analysts have singled him out as a star performer in the current Netherlands team.

Let’s see everything you need to know about this star cricketer, his early career, facts about his origin, and much more.

Aryan Dutt Early Life and Career

Aryan Dutt was born on May 12, 2003 in the Netherlands to parents of Indian descent. His father hails from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. Dutt’s parents moved in the 1980s, finally settling in the Netherlands. Aryan was influenced by the performance of Team India at the 2011 ODI CWC at just 8 years old.

Dutt would wait for five years before starting his professional training career at thirteen years old. He went for further training in Chandigarh, India, before featuring for the Netherlands A team few years later.

Aryan Dutt made his List A start for the Netherlands A squad against Ireland Wolves during the Ireland tour. He made his ODI start on May 19, 2021 against Scotland. A year later, Dutt would make a statement against West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran, stopping the batter from recording more than 10 runs in each play.  

How Many ODIs Have Aryan Dutt Played for The Netherlands?

Dutt has been a part of 27 ODIs so far for the Netherlands. The star cricketer has been able to take 23 wickets throughout these games, making him a prolific option for his team. He also has five wickets from five T20I games for the Netherlands.

What Does Dutt Think About India?

Asked about what he feels about his connection to India, Dutt had this to say about his homeland:

“I have got lots of family in Delhi and Punjab, so yeah, there have been quite a few ticket requests. While it’s good to be back in India, for me, it’s quite simple – once I am out there on the pitch, my focus is to play to my potential and contribute to my team’s success,”

He also commented about his journey and how cricket influenced him at an early age:

“My journey started in 2011, when I was nine. India won the World Cup that year and I followed the tournament closely since MS Dhoni was my favourite player. After that, I started playing cricket and eventually, I went to the age-groups, and by the time, I was 13, I came into Chandigarh to train with local coaches,”

Aryan Dutt also talked about how his team’s preparation has helped him garner massive experience against top sides in less than one year:

“Since last year (2022), we have played against Afghanistan, New Zealand, the West Indies and also Pakistan. Initially, I was a bit nervous, but eventually, I took those games as an experience,”

Aryan Dutt would love to meet members of the India current squad, and he would get an opportunity when both sides clash at the ODI CWC 2023 later this month:

“If there’s a possibility, I would like to meet a few Indian players – especially (Ravichandran) Ashwin and would like to know what he thinks on the field and how he prepares for a game,…I would also be keen on finding out more about the longevity of his career and how to go about it…”

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