Simon Cusden

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Simon Mark James Cusden (born February 21, 1985) is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler.

Born in Thanet, Cusden plays for his home team of Kent, he represented England Under-19's touring Australia in 2002/2003. He was given his first appearance for Kent in 2004 against Lancashire and with his first ball bowled, dismissed Mal Loye.

In the Under-19s test against Bangladesh in July 2004, Cusden claimed four wickets and was top wicket taker in the test and one day series.

After three years at Kent he was released, because of lack of opportunity, and eventually snapped up by Derbyshire. The opportunity to work with Ex England Bowler Mike Hendrick attracting the fast bowler up north.

He is currently working at the Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in Canterbury, Kent.