10 popular cricketers playing against their own country this ODI World Cup 2023

Every cricketer’s dream is to play for his/her country and represent their nation at the international level. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned and players have to switch allegiances and play against their own country.

On that note, let’s take a look at 10 cricketers who are playing against their own country in the ODI World Cup 2023. 

1.    Anil Teja Nidamanuru: Born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Anil is currently playing for the Netherlands. When he was 6, his parents shifted to New Zealand for better employment opportunities.  He got a job in Amsterdam and subsequently was picked up for the Netherlands national team. A solid right-hand middle-order batsman, he is a handy off-break bowler.

2.    Ish Sodhi: The popular New Zealand player was actually born in Punjab, India. After settling in New Zealand, he is currently playing for them. He bowls right-arm leg spin and bats right-handed.
3.    Vikramjit Singh: He was born in the Indian state of Punjab. But, he is currently playing for the Netherlands.
4.    Ben Stokes: Born in New Zealand, he is playing for England.
5.    Glenn Phillips: He was born in South Africa and is playing for New Zealand.
6.    Josh English: He is currently playing for Australia, but he was born in England.
7.    Logan Van Beek: He is playing for the Netherlands while he was born in New Zealand.
8.    Marnus Labuschagne: He was born in South Africa and is currently playing for Australia.
9.    Devon Conway: The dashing batsman of New Zealand was actually born in South Africa.
10.    Ryan Klein: He is playing for the Netherlands in this World Cup, but he was born in Cape Town, South Africa.