Cricket World Cup History: 4 players who have played for two countries in the World Cup

Ed Joyce made his World Cup debut for England in 2007 before playing the 2011 and 2015 World Cups for Ireland
Ed Joyce made his World Cup debut for England in 2007 before playing the 2011 and 2015 World Cups for Ireland

#1 Kepler Wessels (Australia - 1983 and South Africa - 1992)

Wessels was the first dual international in World Cup history
Wessels was the first dual international in World Cup history

South Africa-born left-handed batsman, Kepler Wessels had to make his World Cup debut for the Australian side as his native country was banned from playing international cricket. Wessels played only three matches for the Australian side in the 1983 World Cup.

He then switched to the South African team as their ban was lifted and they qualified for the 1992 World Cup. Kepler Wessels made his World Cup debut for South Africa in a match against Australia. His fine knocks in the tournament helped the Rainbow Nation reach the semifinals of the tournament before rain knocked them out of the World Cup. That match was Kepler Wessels' final World Cup match.

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