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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 18 wickets in 13 games for Rapids last season
- 2🏆 Missed T20 World Cup 2026 squad but IPL bound
- 3💡 Workload management key amid Australia's busy schedule
- 4🔮 Rapids eye replacement with Usama Mir staying strong
"Australia left-arm seamer Ben Dwarshuis is pulled out of his T20 deal with Worcestershire by Cricket Australia to manage his workload."
Ben Dwarshuis, the towering Australian left-arm seamer, has been yanked out of his Worcestershire Rapids deal for the 2026 Vitality T20 Blast by Cricket Australia. Fans at New Road are gutted as the 31-year-old, who lit up the tournament last season with 18 wickets in 13 games, won't return for a full third stint.
Dwarshuis' Rapids Legacy Cut Short
Dwarshuis was all set to spearhead the Rapids' attack alongside Usama Mir and Beyers Swanepoel, forming a lethal overseas trio. His previous spells in 2021 and 2025 saw him claim 15 wickets in 2021 and dominate with figures like 3-30 against rivals Bears. The big-hitter from New South Wales also chipped in with explosive lower-order cameos, making him a fan favourite. But Cricket Australia prioritised workload management amid packed white-ball schedules, including tours to Pakistan and Bangladesh in June.
Despite missing the T20 World Cup 2026 provisional squad, Dwarshuis heads back to the IPL with Punjab Kings, where the cash-rich league runs from late March to May end. Worcestershire's ambitions take a hit, but their squad depth with Mir locked in keeps hopes alive for a deep run.
"It’s so exciting to be coming back to Worcestershire again. Last year was a really enjoyable couple of months with the lads." — Ben Dwarshuis
Rapids faithful will miss his pace and passion, but eyes now turn to replacements as the Blast heats up.
