He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Berkshire. Cruttenden made two appearances for Kent Second XI between 1967 and 1968, though he played no further cricket for seven years. Cruttenden"s sole List A appearance came during the 1979 Gillette Cup competition, against Durham.
Crutenden scored 26 not out in the innings, Berkshire"s second highest score of the match, and took figures of 1-52.
Cruttenden continued to play for Berkshire in the Minor Counties Championship throughout 1979.