The Ashes is the most prestigious rivalry in Test cricket history. This series happens once in every two years, with England and Australia playing host to five Test matches against each other on an alternating basis. Australia are the defending champions of the urn, and they will aim to retain the urn when they take on England in the 2023 series.
While the rivalry of this series has been between Australia and England, five Indian origin cricketers have also participated in this historic rivalry since the year 2000. Here’s a list of those five names.
1. Mark Ramprakash played in The Ashes
Mark Ramprakash was a batter who was of Indian origin but represented England at the international level. His county cricket record was splendid, and he represented the England team in multiple Tests against Australia.
2. Nasser Hussain played in The Ashes
Former England captain Nasser Hussain was born in Madras, now known as Chennai city of India. Hussain achieved enormous success while playing Test cricket for the England team. He even played against Australia.
3. Monty Panesar
Former England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar is quite popular in India because he played a major role in England’s 2-1 series win over India in 2012/13. Panesar is of Indian origin. He played a few Ashes Test matches as well in his career.
4. Ravi Bopara
Another Indian origin cricketer to have donned the England jersey in The Ashes is former all-rounder Ravi Bopara. He did not have a long Test career, but Bopara played a few matches in this historic series.
5. Stuart Clark
The only Indian origin cricketer to have played for Australia in this historic series is Stuart Clark. He was a right-arm fast bowler. Not many fans would know that Stuart’s father was an Indian, born in Chennai.
