T20I cricket is quickly becoming one of the top formats at the international level. More and more nations are playing T20I matches these days. ICC has tried its best to expand the sport globally with the 20-over format. Fans would have noticed that some lesser-known nations from different parts of the world are regularly playing T20Is in the modern era.
The growth of this format has allowed the cricketers more opportunities to play the sport. Some players of the top nations do not get opportunities to play for their country, prompting them to move to another nation. On the other hands, there are a few players of some new cricketing nations who are so talented that the higher-ranked teams pick them in their squads.
Over the last five years, there have been four players who represented two different nations in the shortest format of the game. Here’s a look at those four names.
1. Tim David played T20I cricket for Singapore and Australia
Hard-hitting all-rounder Tim David started his T20I career as a Singapore player. Singapore is his home nation. He played 14 T20Is for the country from 2019 to 2020 before moving to Australia. Last night against India, he made his T20I debut for Australia.
2. Daniel Jakiel played T20I cricket for Zimbabwe and Malawi
Daniel Jakiel played two T20Is for the Zimbabwean team in 2019, where he picked up three wickets. However, earlier this year, he joined Malawi and made his debut for the team, taking three wickets on debut.
3. Michael Rippon
Netherlands player Michael Rippon donned the orange jersey in international matches from 2013 to 2022. He recently moved to the New Zealand squad and made his debut for the Blackcaps in a match against the Scotland team.
4. Hayden Walsh Jr.
Spin bowler Hayden Walsh Jr. represented the United States of America in eight T20Is in 2019. He soon moved to West Indies and plays regularly for them now.
