Same game, new flag: Players representing two countries in the 2026 T20 World Cup

Some cricketers have played T20 international cricket for more than one country. They began their careers with one national team and later moved to another, usually because of eligibility rules, residency, or personal reasons.

In the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, six players who have represented more than one country are taking part, playing for their new teams while bringing experience from their previous international matches. This shows how cricket allows players to represent different countries during their careers.

Tim David He, first played 14 T20 internationals for Singapore in 2019, appearing in 14 matches. He started playing for Australia in 2022, making his debut against India.Tom Bruce He played 17 T20 internationals for New Zealand between 2017 and 2020. In 2025, he started playing T20Is for Scotland.Shehan Jayasuriya He represented Sri Lanka in 18 T20 internationals from 2015 to 2020 and appeared in a total of 30 international matches, including ODIs. In 2026, he started playing T20Is for the United States.Roelof van der Merwe He played 13 T20 internationals for South Africa between 2009 and 2010 and appeared in a total of 26 international matches, including ODIs.

He made his T20I debut for the Netherlands in 2015.Mark Chapman He made his T20I debut for New Zealand (the Black Caps) in 2028 and has played several T20 matches for them since.He first played 19 T20 internationals for Hong Kong between 2014 and 2016.JJ Smuts He played 16 T20 internationals for South Africa from 2017 and made his T20I debut for Italy in 2026These players bring experience from their previous teams while contributing to their new national squads. Their participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup shows how international cricket allows players to move between countries while continuing their careers.