Pocket Profile - Ben Bliss - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club | December 11, 2024
What year were you born?
2005.
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket?
I played all my junior cricket at Valentine Eleebana Cricket Club. During my later years of junior cricket played seniors for VECC on my dad’s side for the mighty Greens and then moved across to Belmont in 2021.
How would you describe yourself as a cricketer?
Bowling all-rounder.
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Being given the new ball and hanging out with my mates, especially in the field.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Being a part of the mighty Valentine Dolphins.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Mitchell Starc or Jacques Kallis.
Jacques Kallis
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Jacob Curry.
Jacob Curry
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Josh Muddle.
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Jordan Pitt 116 v University last year.
Jordan Pitt
Who is the best wicketkeeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Finn Sneddon, never saw him drop one.
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Nick Lynn, love his attitude and hunger to bowl.
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Connor Gibson and Jamie Heath.
Connor Gibson
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Their competitiveness and ability to perform on the field.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Spacey Jane.
Spacey Jane
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Josh muddle.
Josh Muddle
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
A remote island with a right-hand reef break.
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
David Bliss and Neil Gibson.
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
In Kyle Munns eyes.
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Surf and golf.
What are you studying?
A bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Do you have a favourite quote?
Might as well do it.
What are your goals for the next season?
To play a bigger role within whatever grade I play with more overs and batting higher. Take 20 wickets in a season.
