Cricketers to have represented their country in different sport
Cricketers to have represented their country in different sport
Over the years, there have been several stars who have played cricket and have also represented their countries in other sports as well. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at five cricketers to have represented their country in a different sport.
5. Riley Norton is one such rare breed of stars to have played multiple sports for his country. Having represented South Africa U19 in the 2024 World Cup, Norton was the captain of South Africa's rugby side that reached the U20 World Cup final as well.
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4. New Zealand's Jeff Wilson is another star to have played multiple sports, revered as one of the most accomplished all-round sportsment of the modern era, Wilson began his career with the Black Caps but after not finding much luck, he tried his hand at Rugby and went on to become an All Blacks legend, scoring 44 tries. After retiring at 28, Wilson once again tried made his return to cricket.
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3. India's star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, widely revered as one of the best spinners in his prime in white ball cricket has also represented the country in chess. Chahal played Chess for India at a junior level, also winning the Under-12 Championship in Kolkata in 2002. He also represented the country at Asian and World U12 junior championships as well.
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2. Former England cricketer CB Fry, also known as Charles Burgess Fry represented England across 26 Test matches, averaged 32.18 with the bat. Apart from Cricket, he also played football for Southampton and Portsmouth, even appearing in the FA Cup final in 1902. He also equalled the world long jump record as well.
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1. Former England cricketer Denis Compton was a prolific batter. Representing England across 78 Test matches, Compton played 78 Tests where he scored 5,807 runs and hit 17 Test centuries as well. Apart from cricket, he also represented Arsenal FC and won the English League in 1948 as well.
