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Mint
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Save Humanity trend takes centerstage on social media as RCB chase maiden IPL title dream
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to make their fourth IPL final appearance on 3 June, having defeated the Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 clash earlier this week. While the star-studded team has always looked good on paper, fans and well-wishers alike now believe that this could be the year that RCB finally lifts the coveted trophy. RCB are renowned for having one of the biggest and loudest support bases in the IPL, and with their first IPL trophy within reach, a new trend has emerged on social media where users have been asking Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to 'save humanity'. Why 'Save Humanity' has taken center stage on social media? As RCB's chances of winning their first ever IPL trophy increase, social media users are concerned about the potential 'noise pollution' that RCB fans' celebrations could cause if they win. These users have started posting on various social media websites with the words 'Save Humanity', asking different players or franchises to save the world from this so-called menace. Some users are rekindling the SRH connection with Jonny Bairstow, believing that he is the one to save humanity, while others are searching for a bowler like Ben Cutting to stop RCB's rise this year. Notably, RCB lost the match by 8 runs in their last IPL Final appearance, with Cutting playing an important part. The pacer has also spoken about how his social media inbox is usually flooded with messages from people asking him to make himself available to play for any team facing RCB. "If I load up my private messages on Instagram now, there'll be 150 every day saying, 'Can you make yourself available for the IPL as a replacement player?' for any team that's coming up against RCB," Cutting told ESPNCricinfo earlier this year.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
RCB's chief nemesis receiving '150 messages a day' to return to IPL, deny them first title: 'Come as replacement player'
All-rounder Ben Cutting might not have played enough international cricket for Australia, but he remains a hero for several cricket enthusiasts in India. The right-handed batter will always be remembered for his heroics for David Warner-led SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016, as his all-round performance helped the side defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and win the T20 tournament. The right-handed batter has now revealed that he has been receiving 150 messages a day to return to the IPL and deny RCB their maiden title. It must be mentioned that the Rajat Patidar-led side has already qualified for the playoffs and is currently in second place in the points table. Speaking of the 2016 final, Cutting, who represented SRH, smashed 39 runs off 15 balls. Apart from this, he also took two wickets, including the key scalp of Chris Gayle. "If I load up my private messages on Instagram now, there'll be 150 every day saying, 'Can you make yourself available for the IPL as a replacement player?' for any team that's coming up against RCB," ESPNcricinfo quoted Cutting as saying. 'What was achieved that night… It's essentially one of the biggest sporting events in the world. To play for Australia was always a lifetime goal of mine, and I'm still disappointed I didn't get to play Test cricket. But that IPL final, for me, still ranks higher than everything else,' he added. While speaking about his performance and SRH's win in 2016, Cutting revealed that over the years, his performance has been lauded by many more enthusiasts and social media. He said that because RCB has yet to win the IPL trophy, the significance of his performance has continued to grow. "For some reason, this year, social media has blown up far more. I think because the longer the years drag on and RCB still haven't won, the more important that night becomes for the Hyderabadis," said Cutting. "The time has flown. Even at the time, I realised that was probably going to be the highlight of my career," he added. In the 2016 final, Cutting walked out to bat with SRH 147/4 in the 16th over. He then single-handedly dismantled RCB, particularly Shane Watson to help the Hyderabad-based franchise post 208 runs on the board. In the final over, Cutting also smashed a 117m six off the bowling of Watson. "I knew that he was bowling close to 140 kmph and some quick bowling like that on that sort of wicket was going to suit my game to a tee. I just wish it wasn't against Watto! I love the bloke. He was a hero of mine coming through the ranks. I still feel guilty about seeing it unfold like that against someone that I looked up to - and still do - as a hero on the field," said Cutting. Coming back to RCB, the Rajat Patidar-led side will next take on SunRisers Hyderabad on Friday at the Ekana, Lucknow.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Ben Cutting rubs salt on RCB's wounds ahead of SRH clash; ‘150 texts every day…as replacement player against Bengaluru'
Ben Cutting might have played just four games in 2016 season of Indian Premier League (IPL) but he will remember that year till the last breath of his life after the Australian's all-round heroics in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) helped Sunrisers Hyderabad lift their only trophy in the history of the tournament so far. Cutting became a cult hero among the Sunrisers Hyderabad fans for his 39 runs off just 15 balls towards the end of the innings. He also took two wickets to help his team beat RCB by eight runs at the Chinnaswamy stadium, thus making him a villain among the opposition supporters. Nine years down the line, the 38-year-old doesn't play any top-tier cricket anymore. But still the Australian gets requests on Instagram to play for any team against RCB as a replacement player. "If I load up my private messages on Instagram now, there'll be 150 every day saying, 'Can you make yourself available for the IPL as a replacement player?' for any team that's coming up against RCB," Cutting told EspnCricinfo ahead of RCB vs SRH clash in IPL 2025. Batting first captain David Warner gave Sunrisers Hyderabad a great start before a sudden middle order collapse. Cutting, who came into bat after the fall of the fourth wicket, made small partnerships with the likes of Naman Ojha, Bipul Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to take Sunrisers Hyderabad past the 200-run mark. In fact, it was Cutting's three sixes and a four off fellow countryman Shane Watson in the final over the innings which propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to 208/7 in 20 overs. Cutting smashed three fours and four sixes for his unbeaten 39 in just 15 balls. In reply, Cutting was in action again as the right-arm medium pacer dismissed a marauding Chris Gayle and KL Rahul to bring RCB's downfall. Since then RCB have never qualified for a final in IPL. Overall, Cutting played just 21 IPL matches across five seasons. His cricketing career has been marred by frequent injuries. For Australia, Cutting was able to play just four ODIs and seven T20Is. Both teams will once again face each other on Friday. However, this time, its a dead rubber as RCB have already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs while Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of the race. For the unknown, the RCB vs SRH clash was slated to be hosted at the Chinnaswamy stadium but due to inclement weather in Bengaluru, the fixture has been shifted to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. The match date and start time remains the same. Stay updated on all the action from theIPL 2025. Check theIPL 2025 Schedule, track the latestIPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with theOrange Cap andPurple Cap.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Can you be a replacement vs RCB? Ben Cutting swamped with IPL 2025 fan messages
Former Australia all-rounder Ben Cutting has revealed that he keeps getting messages from fans during the IPL 2025 season, requesting him to join as a replacement player for teams who are set to face RCB. Cutting became a hero for SRH and a villain for RCB fans for his performance in the IPL 2016 final. The Aussie all-rounder played a starring role in SRH's only final win in IPL as he scored 39 off 15 balls and picked up two wickets as they beat RCB by eight runs at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Cutting revealed in an interview with ESPNCricinfo that he gets at least 150 messages from fans requesting to play against RCB. advertisement"If I load up my private messages on Instagram now, there'll be 150 every day saying, 'Can you make yourself available for the IPL as a replacement player?' for any team that's coming up against RCB?'" said Cutting. Cutting said that his heroics in the IPL 2016 final was the highlight of his cricketing career as he was adjudged as the Player Of The Match for his performance. "What was achieved that night It's essentially one of the biggest sporting events in the world. To play for Australia was always a lifetime goal of mine, and I'm still disappointed I didn't get to play Test cricket. But that IPL final, for me, still ranks higher than everything else," said Cutting. 'Just wish it wasn't against Watto'During the final, Cutting took Shane Watson to the cleaners, scoring 24 runs off the 20th over as it consisted of three sixes and a boundary. The all-rounder said he felt bad that Watson was unfortunately at the receiving end of the hammering during the final. advertisement"I knew that he was bowling close to 140 [kph] and some quick bowling like that on that sort of wicket was going to suit my game to a tee. I just wish it wasn't against Watto! I love the bloke. He was a hero of mine coming through the ranks. I still feel guilty about seeing it unfold like that against someone that I looked up to - and still do - as a hero on the field," said Cutting. Cutting also said he wished that he clicked more pictures during the celebrations with the trophy. "Looking back, I just wish I'd had more photos during the celebrations with the trophy. I've got one blurry one of myself and [assistant coach] Murali [Muthiah Muralidaran], but I really wish that I would've had more with that special trophy," said Cutting. RCB look to be on a roll this season, making it to the playoffs with two games remaining. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Officials find missing L.A. County man with dementia
An at-risk Los Angeles County man was found on Thursday after detectives and loved ones asked the community's help finding him. Officials identified the missing person as L.A. County resident Dennis Dwayne Cutting, 76, who is diagnosed with dementia. 'Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Mr. Cutting,' said the L.A. County Sheriff's Department Initially, LASD said Cutting was last seen at 9:30 a.m. on March 26 on the 22800 block of Vanowen Street in the city of West Hills. Officials believed Cutting may have been traveling in his 2013 black Ford Focus with California plate number 6ZIU084, and that he had a possible destination in the 22900 block of Victory Boulevard. The circumstances surrounding his discovery, including the location where he was found, were not released. Anyone with information can contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call 'Crime Stoppers' by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or use the website Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
