Top 5 players who represented two countries

Being selected to represent one’s nation in cricket is a dream come true for any player who has competed in domestic matches. However, there have been several cricketers have represented two nations in their careers, including Kepler Wessels (Australia and South Africa), Eoin Morgan (Ireland and England), Ed Joyce (Ireland and England), and Boyd Rankin (Ireland and England). These players transitioned between teams due to various reasons, showcasing their talent on the international stage for multiple countries. Let us look at these players;

Kepler Wessels (South Africa/Australia)

The star player Kepler Wessels holds the distinction of being the first cricketer worldwide to have played for two different countries. Initially representing Australia, he later switched to play for South Africa. Throughout his career, Wessels accumulated 3367 runs across 109 One Day International matches.

Ed Joyce (England/Ireland)

The prolific left hand batter, Ed Joyce has represented both England and Ireland in international cricket. Initially playing for England in the 2007 World Cup, he later transitioned to Ireland. Joyce concluded his World Cup career with Ireland in the 2015 tournament, amassing 2622 runs across 78 ODIs.

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Dirk Nannes (Australia/ Netherlands)

The left arm pacer Dirk Nannes has played for both Australia and the Netherlands in his international cricket career. The speedster made his debut in the T20 World Cup for the Netherlands in 2009 before representing Australia in the 2010 edition of the tournament. After that he even played few games in Australian color.

Eoin Morgan (England/ Ireland)

The 2019 World Cup-winning skipper for England, Eoin Morgan initially played for Ireland internationally before joining the English team. Born in Ireland, the left hand batter represented the country in the 2007 ODI World Cup before pursuing better opportunities in England. Leading the English team, Morgan led them to victory in the ODI World Cup in 2019.

Corey Anderson (USA/ New Zealand)

Following a five-year gap from international cricket, the seasoned all-rounder is poised for a comeback. Having relocated to the USA since 2020, Anderson has showcased his skills in domestic T20 competitions. With his impressive batting and useful bowling abilities, he proves to be a valuable addition. Anderson’s last appearance for New Zealand was in 2018 against Pakistan.