List of cricketers to represent two countries in ICC T20 World Cup

Check out the list of cricketers who have played for two nations in the ICC T20 World Cup. Representing one’s country at the highest level is a monumental achievement for any cricketer. It’s a dream for anyone who picks up the sport, as only a select few get the opportunity. However, some cricketers have uniquely represented two different countries in international cricket.

Due to intense competition for spots on certain national teams, some players have sought opportunities with other countries to continue their international careers.

In ODIs, 16 players have represented two nations, with 17 doing so in Tests. Additionally, 19 players have played for two countries in T20Is, with five of them competing for two different teams in the ICC T20 World Cup.

we explore the cricketers who have participated in the ICC T20 World Cup for two different nations.

5. Corey Anderson – New Zealand & USA

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Corey Anderson becomes the latest player to join this list. The all-rounder played for New Zealand from 2012 to 2018. He played in the 2014 T20 World Cup and the 2015 ODI World Cup for the Black Caps. In 2024, though, he joined the United States and is part of their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

4. David Wiese – South Africa & Namibia

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David Wiese is another such cricketer who has showcased his skills for two different countries. He made his T20I debut for South Africa in 2013 and played for them until 2016, including in the 2016 T20 World Cup. Then in 2021, he joined Namibia and played for them in the 2021 and 2022 editions of the tournament. He is part of the Namibia squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies.

3. Mark Chapman – Hong Kong & New Zealand

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Born in Hong Kong, Mark Chapman is a regular player for New Zealand in white-ball cricket currently. The southpaw made his international debut in 2014 for Hong Kong and played in the 2014 T20 World Cup. He was the vice-captain for Hong Kong in the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Later, he switched to New Zealand. In 2021, he played in the T20 World Cup for the Black Caps and is also part of their squad in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Chapman is the first batter with two half-centuries for two different countries in T20Is.

2. Dirk Nannes – Australia & Netherlands

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Former pacer Dirk Nannes, who was born in Melbourne, also features on this list. He made his T20I debut in 2008 for the Netherlands and played two matches in the 2009 T20 World Cup for them. Nannes is the son of Dutch migrant parents, so he was eligible to play for the Netherlands.

However, later in the same year, he returned to Australia and went on to play in the 2010 T20 World Cup for the country of his birth. In 2010, he played his last T20I.

1. Roelof Van der Merwe – South Africa & Netherlands

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Veteran spinner Roelof Van der Merwe was only the fifth player to play T20Is for two different countries. He made his debut in 2009 for South Africa and played until 2010 for the country of his birth, including in the 2009 T20 World Cup.

In 2015, he joined the Netherlands and played in the T20 World Cup 2022 as a Dutch player. However, he is not part of the current squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 because of his commitments in County Cricket.

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