Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Box Hill, Victoria, Australia |
Latest News about Ben Laughlin
07/03/2025
Ben Laughlin was part of the Australia Masters team that secured a significant victory against South Africa Masters in the International Masters League T20, 2025. Australia Masters won by 137 runs, showcasing Laughlin's ongoing presence in competitive cricket at the masters level.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ben Laughlin |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Name Not Known |
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| College/University | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | Grade 11 |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Box Hill, Victoria, Australia |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Doing Wood Work |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Trevor Laughlin (Former cricketer) | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
| Spouse | Name Not known | ||||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #55 (Australia), #56 (Adelaide Strikers; BBL) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) |
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| Favourite Ball | Outswinger | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | His performance in the 2008–09 Sheffield Shield season, after which he was included in the Australia squad for an ODI and T20 series against South Africa |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | MS Dhoni |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ben Laughlin abstains from smoking. | |
| 2. Ben Laughlin consumes alcohol. | |
| 3. During school, Ben was an outstanding student, although he left studies in the 11th grade. | |
| 4. At age 13, Ben requested his father to take him to the cricket club to join the team. | |
| 5. Ben Laughlin initiated his cricket career by participating in grade cricket in Queensland. | |
| 6. Ben was encouraged by his father to pursue a career in cricket. | |
| 7. Prior to his debut in first-class cricket, he played grade cricket for Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club in Queensland. | |
| 8. Ben faced setbacks at 19 due to stress fractures, but made a comeback as an off-spin bowler. | |
| 9. In his first-class debut, Ben dismissed Victorian captain Cameron White at the end of the 2007-08 Pura Cup season against Victoria. | |
| 10. Ben Laughlin's father was an ex-Australian cricketer, specialized as a right-arm medium pace bowler. | |
| 11. Ben achieved a milestone in 2015 by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in the BBL. | |
| 12. He received the Peter Burge Medal for being the top-grade cricketer in Queensland. | |
| 13. Aside from cricket, Ben Laughlin works as a professional carpenter. | |
| 14. In 2018, Ben was chosen by the Rajasthan Royals to compete in the IPL. |