Reece Topley

Cricketer

British Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth21/02/1994
Age32 years
BirthplaceIpswich, Suffolk, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameReece James William Topley
NicknameToppers

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 7" (203 cm)
Weight80 Kg (176 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRoyal Hospital School, Holbrook

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Visiting nature parks
  • Doing recreational habits such as pottery
  • Horse-riding
  • Hiking
Tattoo(s)
  • Dog with a knife and words 'No Fear' on left forearm
  • Skateboarding Jesus on right arm
  • Different designs on left arm
ControversyFined 15% for breaching Code of Conduct.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsElina Svitolina (2016-2018)

Family

FatherDon Topley (former cricketer & commentator)
MotherJulia Brennan
SiblingsHannah Louise Brennan (sister)

Career

International Debut
ODI13 September 2015 vs Australia at Manchester
T2031 August 2015 vs Australia at Cardiff
Jersey Numbers
  • #23, later #38 (England)
  • #24 (The Hundred)
  • #8 (IPL)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Essex
  • Hampshire
  • Sussex
  • Surrey
  • New York Strikers
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
  • Melbourne Renegades (BBL)
  • Durban's Super Giants (SA Franchise T20)
  • Mumbai Indians (IPL)
  • Joburg Super Kings (SA20)
  • Oval Invincibles (The Hundred)
  • Islamabad United (PSL)
  • Sydney Thunder (BBL)
  • Northern Superchargers (The Hundred)
  • Bangla Tigers (BPL)
  • Multan Sultans (PSL)
  • MI Emirates (ILT20)
  • Dubai Capitals (ILT20)
  • Northern Warriors (ILT20)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm fast-medium
Favourite BallYorker
RecordBest bowling figures in ODIs for England: 6/24 vs India (14 July 2022)
Notable Achievements
  • Received a Johnners Scholarship at 16
  • Captured 6 wickets for 24 runs against India on 14 July 2022 for a record ODI
  • Took 8 wickets for England in the 2023 ODI World Cup
  • Took 19 wickets as leading wicket-taker at 2012 U-19 World Cup
  • Played over 30 ODIs and 35 T20Is for England
  • Member of England squad that reached 2016 World Twenty20 final
  • Member of record-breaking England side that won ODI series 3-0 against Netherlands in 2022

Favourites

Cricketer
BatsmanKevin Pietersen
BowlerZaheer Khan
Sports Personalities
BasketballerKobe Bryant
FootballerKylian Mbappe
SalaryApprox. Rs 75 lakh (£70k) from 2025 IPL contract
Net WorthApprox. Rs 25 crore (£3 million) as of 2024

Style Quotient

HairstylePopular for his mullet hairstyle

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Reece was raised in a cricketing family, with both his father and uncle being cricketers.
2. Attended Royal Hospital School where his father was a master of cricket.
3. Excelled in hockey, hurdle racing, and discus throwing in his childhood before committing to cricket.
4. At 15, he was hit on the head while bowling to Kevin Pietersen, leading to hospitalization.
5. Began dating Elina Svitolina after their meeting in a gym in July 2016, despite her previously knowing nothing about cricket.
6. Injured during a T20I match in November 2024, leading to a fine due to equipment abuse.
7. Participated in the 2024 T20 World Cup, following his earlier appearances in 2019.
8. Career significantly affected by multiple stress fractures and back injuries throughout his cricket journey.
9. Made his first-class debut for Essex in 2011 with impressive figures of 5/46 and 5/64 in his first two Championship matches.
10. Suffered a shoulder dislocation during the 2023 Indian Premier League campaign with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
11. Sustained a fractured index finger during the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.
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