Aryan Dutt is a Dutch cricketer of Indian origin who has represented the Netherlands in various tournaments, including the 2023 ODI World Cup. |
He moved to Amsterdam shortly after his birth, where he grew up playing football before transitioning to cricket. |
Inspired by Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Aryan decided to pursue cricket at the age of eight after witnessing crucial cricketing moments. |
At thirteen, Aryan began training at Amit Uniyal's Gurusagar Cricket Academy in Chandigarh, India, visiting annually until 2019. |
Initially a fast bowler, Aryan switched to spin bowling due to height-related fitness issues. |
His family relocated to the Netherlands from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India in the 1980s. |
Recognized for his talent, Aryan trained under Tim de Leede and later played for Voorburg Cricket Club in the Topklasse. |
Aryan has represented Netherlands Under-19 and the Netherlands A team in various cricket tournaments. |
During his career, Aryan has made significant contributions in matches, including memorable performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup. |
He showcased his skills during the powerplays and made notable batting and bowling contributions in crucial matches. |
Aryan rapidly grew in height during his teenage years, necessitating frequent changes in shoe size. |
His coach, Amit Uniyal, revealed that Aryan wears an Indian shoe size 12. |
Despite facing challenges, Aryan persevered, once recovering from an injury sustained during practice. |
Aryan expressed his desire to take the wicket of Virat Kohli as a meaningful achievement. |
Coming from a military family, Aryan values discipline and hard work instilled by his grandfather. |
Aryan occasionally shares glimpses of his cultural celebrations, such as Diwali, on social media. |