Corey Anderson Becomes 5th Player to Represent 2 Different Countries at T20 World Cup

Corey Anderson became the fifth player in the history of cricket to represent two countries at the T20 World Cup as he stepped onto the field for the USA against Canada in the opening match of the 2024 edition at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Sunday.

Players Who Have Represented 2 Countries at T20 World Cup

1. Roelof Van der Merwe – South Africa and Netherlands
2. Dirk Nannes – Australia and Netherlands
3. Mark Chapman – Hong Kong and New Zealand
4. David Wiese – South Africa and Namibia
5. Corey Anderson – New Zealand and USA

T20 World Cup 2024: USA vs Canada – LIVE

The United States and Canada are both playing their first World Cup games. While cricket hasn’t planted deep roots in the United States, it has a long history. The United States and Canada played the first-ever international cricket match on the grounds of a private home near Broadway, Manhattan in 1844. Canada won the match which was played over three days by 23 runs.

The T20 World Cup will be contested by 20 teams including global superpowers India, Australia and England. The United States and Canada are both drawn in Group A with India, Ireland and Pakistan.

The USA qualified for the tournament as co-host with the West Indies while Canada earned its place by winning the Americas qualifying series.

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