List Of 10 Cricketers Who Played For Two Countries - In Pics

Oct 21, 2023

Roelof van der Merwe (South Africa - 2007 and Netherlands - 2011, 2015)

Born in South Africa, Roelof van der Merwe represented his native country in the 2007 World Cup. Later, he switched allegiances to the Netherlands, where he played in the 2011 and 2015 World Cup tournaments, showcasing his all-round skills.

Dirk Nannes (Netherlands - 1996 and Australia - 2011)

Dirk Nannes is a pace sensation who initially played for the Netherlands in the 1996 World Cup. He later moved to Australia, where he represented the Aussies in the 2011 World Cup, bringing his fiery pace to the forefront.

David Wiese (South Africa - 2011 and 2015, Namibia - 2003)

David Wiese played his first World Cup for Namibia in 2003 before donning the South African jersey in the 2011 and 2015 tournaments. His all-round abilities made him a valuable asset for both teams.

William Evans Midwinter (England - 1877 and Australia - 1878)

An early cricketing pioneer, William Evans Midwinter played for England in the inaugural Test match in 1877. Subsequently, he switched sides to represent Australia in the 1878 Test series.

Hayden Walsh (The United States - 2000 and West Indies - 2019)

Hayden Walsh made his World Cup debut for the United States in 2000 and later transitioned to the West Indies, where he played in the 2019 World Cup as a leg-spinning all-rounder.

Jofra Archer (West Indies - 2019 and England - 2019)

Jofra Archer, a fast-bowling sensation, played for the West Indies U-19 team in his youth but eventually qualified to represent England in the 2019 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in their victorious campaign.

Kepler Wessels (Australia - 1983 and South Africa - 1992)

Kepler Wessels is notable for being the first dual international in World Cup history. He played for Australia in the 1983 World Cup and later switched to South Africa, where he contributed to their memorable 1992 World Cup campaign.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (India - 1961, 1965, and England - 1975)

The Nawab of Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi, had a unique international career. He played for India in the 1961 and 1965 World Cups and later represented England in the 1975 World Cup after acquiring British citizenship.

Luke Ronchi (Australia - 2007 and New Zealand - 2015, 2019)

Luke Ronchi played for Australia in the 2007 World Cup before moving to New Zealand, where he represented the Kiwis in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup tournaments. His explosive batting was a key asset for both teams.

Imran Tahir (Pakistan - 2011 and South Africa - 2011, 2015, 2019)

Imran Tahir made his World Cup debut for Pakistan in 2011 before switching to South Africa. He represented the Proteas in the 2011, 2015, and 2019 World Cups, becoming one of the world's premier spin bowlers.

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