Queensland all-rounder Ben Cutting has announced his retirement from first-class cricket but will continue to play the Twenty20 format.
Meanwhile, Cutting made his debut in this format way back in 2007. He then went on to build a fine career as a fast-bowling allrounder.
In 51 first-class matches, he took 170 wickets at the average of 28.41 and made 1,561 runs at 23.65.
Cutting played in consecutive Sheffield Shield finals in 2008-09 and 2009-10, but Victoria emerged as champions on both occasions.
The 31-year-old Cutting has represented Australia in four ODIs and seven T20Is.
Moreover, Cutting is currently a part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He announced the news on Instagram thanking Queensland Cricket for providing him with enough opportunities.
“12 years since I first joined the Queensland Bulls, and 11 years since my debut First Class match, the time has come to call my retirement from the Baggy Maroon,” Cutting wrote.
“I will not be a part of the contract list for the coming season as I choose to turn my full-time focus to both the shortest format of the game and building my business. I can’t thank Queensland Cricket enough for the opportunities at what has been my home for the past decade!” he added.
Meanwhile, Cutting did not play a Shield match in Queensland’s triumphant 2017-18 campaign, having played three the summer before, as he concentrated towards the shorter formats.
He played a vital role with the Heat in BBL 7, particularly with the bat, smashing 190 runs at a strike-rate of 152 with 14 sixes in his middle-lower order.
Cutting also represented a World XI side last September (2017) against Pakistan in Lahore, playing in the three-match series that was designed to help return international cricket to the nation.