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Friday, June 21, 2019

Cricket World Cup(CWC) History - 4 players who have played for two countries in the CWC's

In the 11 editions of the Cricket World Cup conducted so far, Australia have emerged as the most successful team with five World Cup wins to their name. India and West Indies have won the title on two occasions while Sri Lanka and Pakistan have one triumph.

 4 players who have played for two teams in the history of the Cricket World Cup(CWC)


1)Eoin Morgan (Ireland - 2007, England - 2011, 2015 and 2019)

 made his World Cup debut for Ireland in the year 2007 and played 9 Matches for them before he switched to England

 joined the Enlgand team in 2009 and his phenomenal batting skills earned him a place in the 2011 World Cup squad

became the captain of the team ahead of the 2015 ICC World Cup and 

is currently leading the English side in his second World Cup as the team captain


2)Ed Joyce (England - 2007, Ireland - 2011 and 2015)

made his World Cup debut for England in the year 2007. Joyce had a decent outing in his maiden World Cup as the Irishman recorded two half centuries.

decided to play for his native country, Ireland and represented Ireland in the 2011 and 2015 CWC's

played a key role in the rise of the Ireland cricket team as his 84-run knock against West Indies helped Ireland chase down a 300+ score in a 2015 World Cup group match

scored his first ever World Cup hundred in the same World Cup during Ireland's group fixture versus Zimbabwe.

will always be remembered as one of the greatest Irish players to have played international cricket.

 

3)Anderson Cummins (West Indies - 1992 and Canada - 2007)

The 'man of the match' from the 1992 World Cup match between India and West Indies, Anderson Cummins surprised everyone by returning to the ICC World Cup in the year 2007 as a member of the Canadian team.

Cummins made his World Cup debut for the West Indian side in the year 1992 and he was fairly successful in his maiden World Cup as he picked 12 wickets for West Indies.

The pacer then went on to represent Durham in 1993 and 1994 before making his World Cup debut for Canada at the age of 40. Canada played only three matches in the 2007 World Cup before being knocked out, which meant Cummins could not do much for his side.

He took two wickets in three games before his World Cup career ended with Canada.

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

had to make his World Cup debut for the Australian side as his native country was banned from playing international cricket

 played only three matches for the Australian side in the 1983 CWC

moved to the South African team as their ban was lifted and they qualified for the 1992 CWC

made his CWC debut for South Africa in a match against Australia.

His fine knocks in the tournament helped the Rainbow Nation reach the semifinals of the tournament before rain knocked them out of the World Cup. That match was Kepler Wessels' final World Cup match.

 


 

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