Reece Topley Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
Reece Topley Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
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Height: 6' 8"
Age: 30 Years
Hometown: Ipswich
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Reece James William Topley |
| Nickname | Toppers |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Physical Stats | |
| check sources Height |
6' 8" (203 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 80 Kg (176 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 13 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI- On 13 September 2015 vs Australia in Manchester Test- Did not make yet T20- On 31 August 2015 vs Australia in Cardiff |
| Jersey Number | #23, later #38 (England)   #24 (The Hundred)  #8 (IPL)  |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Under-14 County Cup • Essex Under-14 (2008) Under-15 County Cup • Essex Under-15 (2009) Under-17 County Cup • Essex Under-17 (2010) County/List-A/T20 • Essex Under-12 (2006) • The Royal Hospital School (2009-2011) • Essex Under-14 (2008) • Essex Under-15 (2009) • Essex Academy (2009) • English Schools Cricket Association London and East Under-15 (2009) • Colchester and East Essex (2009-2010) • Essex Second XI (2010-2015) • Essex Development XI (2010) • England Player Development Under-17 (2010) • English Schools Cricket Association (2010) • Essex Invitation XI (2011) • England Development Programme Under-18 (2011) • Essex (2011-2015) • Essex XI (2013-2015) • England Performance Programme XI (2013/14) • Hampshire (2016-2017) • Hampshire Second XI (2017-2018) • Sussex Second XI (2019) • Sussex (2019) • MM Ali's XI (2020) • JM Vince's XI (2020) • EJG Morgan's XI (2020-2021) • Surrey (2021-2023) • Surrey Second XI (2021) • New York Strikers (2024-2025) Essex Premier League • Colchester and East Essex (2009-2015) Southern Premier League • Hampshire Cricket Academy (2016) Surrey Premier League • Reigate Priory (2019) Indian Premier League (IPL) • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) (2023-2024) Big Bash League (BBL) • Melbourne Renegades (2021-2022) South African Franchise T20 • Durban's Super Giants (2022-2024) The Hundred • Oval Invincibles (2021-2022) • Northern Superchargers (2023-2024) International League T20 (ILT20) • Dubai Capitals (2022-2023) Others • England Under-17 (2010) • England Under-19 (2011-2012) • England XI (2015-2022) • England Lions (2015-2016) • England (2015-present) |
| Coach/Mentor | Don Topley |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast-medium |
| Favourite Ball | Yorker |
| Record | Best bowling figures in ODIs for England |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 21 February 1994 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 30 Years |
| Birthplace | Ipswich, Suffolk, England |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Ipswich |
| School | Royal Hospital School, Holbrook |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-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  • Multiple tattoos on both arms  |
| Controversy | Fined 15% for Breaching Code of Conduct On 10 November 2024, while playing against West Indies in a T20I match, he injured his knee while bowling his first delivery. When he was walking back to the pavilion, he picked up a chair and smashed it hard against the handrail. Later, he was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching level 1 of ICC Code of Conduct under Article 2.2, which pertains to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match.' He was also given 1 demerit point. |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Elina Svitolina (Ukrainian tennis player: 2016-2018)  |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Don Topley (former cricketer & commentator) Mother- Julia Brennan  |
| Siblings | Sister- Hannah Louise Brennan  |
| Other Relatives | Brother-in-law- Joe Baker (Hannah's husband)  Nephew(s)- 2 (Hannah's sons) • Finlay Baker  • Albie Jax Baker  Paternal Uncle- Peter Topley (Cricketer) Paternal Aunt- Janet Topley (Peter's wife)  |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer | Batsman- Kevin Pietersen Bowler- Zaheer Khan |
| Basketballer | Kobe Bryant |
| Footballer | Kylian Mbappé |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs 75 lakh (£70k) (from 2025 IPL contract) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 25 crore (£3 million) (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Reece Topley
Reece Topley was born into a cricketing family as his father, Don Topley, and uncle, Peter Topley, played county cricket.
A childhood photo of Reece Topley with his father
He later attended the boarding school, Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, where his father was the master of cricket.
During his childhood, he played hockey and also excelled in hurdle races and discus throw, but later chose cricket.
Reece Topley during his school days
He liked drama while studying at school and used to assemble different actors for any play. He used to watch films a lot as well.
He was only 15 years old when he was bowling to Kevin Pietersen during nets at Loughborough University and a shot hit him on the side of his head. He was hospitalised and Pietersen later gave him his signed bat.
In 2010, at the age of 16, he was awarded a Johnners Scholarship.
In April 2011, he took his maiden 5-wicket haul with 5 wickets for 46 runs for Essex CCC against Kent.
Reece Topley with his father in 2011
In 2011, he toured South Africa to play for England Under-19.
Reece Topley bowling for England Under-19 against SA in 2011
Reece Topley was only 19 years old when he suffered his first stress fracture. He had to undergo surgery later.
Reece Topley during a back operation
In July 2016, he started dating Ukrainian tennis player, Elina Svitolin. She first saw him at a gym and later fell for him. Before dating him, she knew nothing about cricket.
Reece Topley with Elina Svitolina
He played for England in the 2019 T20 World Cup. He later played in the 2024 T20 World Cup as well.
In 2020, he was appointed as the director of a company named CASA Fashion Limited.
On 14 July 2022, he took 6 wickets for 24 runs against India at Lord’s Cricket Ground. It was the best ODI bowling figures for England.
In the 2023 IPL auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) acquired him for Rs1.90 crore against his base price of Rs 75 lakh.
Reece Topley after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) acquired him
In the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India, he took 8 wickets for England in 3 matches at an average of 22.88 and an economy rate of 6.61.
Reece Topley playing in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India
In October 2024, he was given a 1-year central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
In the 2025 IPL auction, Mumbai Indians (MI) acquired him for his base price of Rs 75 lakhs.
His bowling speed ranges between 130-140 kph (80-87 mph). He used to bowl earlier around 145 kph (90 mph), however, various injuries have slowed him down.
He gained popularity for his mullet hairstyle with more hair in the middle with short hair on the sides.
A photo of Reece Topley when he had a ‘mullet’ hairstyle
In an interview, he claimed that his biggest dream was to play 100 international matches for England.
He can balance anything on his chin.
He likes to drink alcoholic beverages such as beer during parties or celebrations.
Reece Topley drinking a beer with his father
He has a brand sponsorship deal with KP Snacks.
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