Test cricket is one of the most popular formats of the game. The Boxing Day season is underway in foreign countries right now, and this year, not one, not two, but three Test cricket matches have started on the Boxing Day of 2024.
Australia are hosting India for a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, South Africa are up against Pakistan at the SuperSport Park, while Zimbabwe are playing host to a match against Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Only 12 nations play Tests, and Greece isn’t one of them. However, the following three Greek origin players have had the experience of playing this format.
1. Sam Konstas made his Test cricket debut for Australia
The number one trend from the fourth Test of the India vs Australia series in Melbourne is Sam Konstas. He is a Greek origin player, but he came out to open the innings for Australia against the Indian team at the iconic MCG on the Boxing Day. He scored a magnificent half-century, and his intent helped him become popular among the fans quickly.
2. Xen Balaskas
Xen Balaskas is a former South African cricketer. Only two Greek origin cricketers have recorded a half-century in the longest format of the game. Xen was the first, while Konstas became the second player to do so when playing against India in Melbourne.
3. John Traicos
John Traicos has a unique story. He is of Greek origin, but he was born in Egypt, and he played for two nations, namely South Africa and Zimbabwe in the Test arena. Often, cricket quiz across the world features a question about Traicos because of his unique journey in the world of cricket.
