Top 10 Popular Cricketers of Indian Origin Who Played Against India

If Japan is the land of rising sun, it won’t be wrong to say that India is the land of rising cricketers. A lot of cricketers can be seen representing India at international matches throughout the year, likewise there are lots of other cricketers as well whose ancestors left India several centuries back and adopted citizenship of the host country facilitating these Indian-origin cricketers to represent other Country at international matches. It is no secret that Indian Diasporas have contributed immensely to popularize cricket at several nations where the game didn’t gain as much importance in the past. For instance, the US cricket team has a well-balanced composition of Indian-origin cricketers who wish to represent the USA in Star-Spangled Banner. The list is endless; in fact, wherever Indians go cricket also follow them. Here is the list of Top 10 Popular Cricketers of Indian Origin Who Played Against India: 10. Jeetan Patel: Jeetan Patel. (© Ishara S.KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images) This Kiwi cricketer has shown his worth with whatever little opportunity he got in his career. He is the only cricketer of Indian descent to represent New Zealand in recent times at international matches. However, he is currently enjoying his days at the country cricket. He scalped 52 test wickets in his 19-test career. 9. Gurinder Sandhu: (Photo Source: Getty Images) One of the youngest fast bowlers in Australian cricket team, he made his international ODI debut against India earlier this year. He has represented Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2015 as an overseas player. Though, he is just 22-year-old but he is certainly the next big thing for the Aussie cricket. In case he becomes, he would probably be the only Aussie cricketer of Indian descent to do so. 8. Ish Sodhi: New Zealand bowler Ish Sodhi delivers a ball. (Photo Source: ANESH DEBIKY/AFP/Getty Images) A talented cricket, still in his early 20s, was born in Ludhiana (Punjab) from where his parents took him to New Zealand. Professionally a leg-break bowler with the ability to bat well down the batting order as well. He has spent childhood days in India and also played two first-class matches here. He considers spin maestro Anil Kumble as his idol. 7. Ravi Bopara: (Photo Source : AFP) The batsman known for his powerful batting as a middle order batsman rose to prominence as an ODI player for England. He is one of the famous Indian origin cricketers playing for England’s national cricket team. Though, he didn’t get much opportunity to play for long for his team but in that simple tenure he did his work; scoring over 2600 runs in 120 ODIs with 40 wickets to his credit as well. 6. Monty Panesar: Monty Panesar. (© Getty Images) He is probably the only Sikh player of Indian descent to have continued playing for England for such a long time. He represented his team in 50-tests and took 167 wickets as well with 12 five-wicket-hauls. Both of his parents are Indians. They migrated to England from Punjab. 5. Sunil Narine: Sunil Narine. (© Getty Images) One of the most consistent and highly ranked off-spinners in recent times, this West Indies cricketer is always praised for his accurate bowling, line, and length. He is extremely lethal at IPLs because his 4-over-quota often turns into a nightmare for the opponents. Sunil Narine, born in Trinidad, is a cricketer of Indian descent. He has 21 test wickets from 6 test matches, 73 wickets from 52 ODIs and 38 T20i-wickets from 32 twenty-twenty international matches. 4. Rohan Kanhai: Rohan Kanhai. (© Patrick Eagar via Getty Images) The former West Indies great is someone whom the world has admitted that he was one of the best batsmen in the late 60s era again. He also has his past mingled with Indian legacy. Indian batting legend and cricket expert Sunil Gavaskar was highly inspired by his capability that he named his son Rohan Gavaskar after him. Rohan Kanhai scored 6227 test runs in his 79-test match career with 15 tons and 28 fifties at an average of 48 (estimated). 3. Shivnarine Chanderpaul: Shivnarine Chanderpaul. (© FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) The gentlemen cricketer, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, was born in Guyana. His ancestors have migrated to West Indies from India. Chanderpaul has played 164 tests and scored 11867 runs at an average of 51 with 30 centuries and 66 half-centuries. He has been one of the most vibrant cricketers in West Indies squad for more than last two decades. He also has 8778 runs to his credit from 268 ODIs with 59 fifties and 11 tons. 2. Nasser Hussain: England captain Nasser Hussain. (Photo by David Munden/Popperfoto/Getty Images) One of the most elegant English batsmen and captain, Nasser Hussain was born in Chennai in 1968. But he moved to England in his childhood. He has also played quite a few matches (first-class) for Tamil Nadu. He scored 5764 runs in 96 tests with 14 tons and 33 fifties. 1. Hashim Amla: Hashim Amla. (Photo Source: Getty Images) A top class batsman of the world, Amla, is known for his ability to play well on a consistent basis. Highly capable of scoring tons and tons of runs all across the field, the cricketer is of Indian descent with roots in Surat (Gujarat). However, Amla sees it in a different perspective; he has said in the recent past that it is quite natural that his grandparents were Indians, but he is simply a patriot South African. He has scored 6770 runs from 84 tests with 23 tons and 28 fifties at an average of around 53. Who can be called the best cricketer from each team? – Elite League – The Best Cricketers Ever From Each Nation

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