Top 10 Indian-Origin Cricketers Who Play For Other Countries: Rachin Ravindra, Keshav Maharaj And More

Top 10 Indian Origin Cricketers Who Play For Other Countries: Many Indian-born cricket players have played internationally for different countries in this international sport. With their performances, these cricket players who were born or reared outside of India have had a big influence. Players like Keshav Maharaj, a vital bowler for South Africa, and Rachin Ravindra, who excels for New Zealand, have proudly carried their Indian background while performing well for their country. While some, like Monty Panesar and Ravi Bopara, were vital to England, others, like Ish Sodhi and Sunil Narine, ended up winning matches. 

List Of Top 10 Indian-Origin Cricketers Who Play For Other Countries

Here is the list of top 10 cricket players of Indian descent who have achieved international recognition.

1. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

Rachin Ravindra (Image: Instagram) 

Rachin Ravindra, who was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on November 18, 1999, to Indian parents from Bangalore, started playing cricket when he was five years old. His early cricketing career was influenced by his father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, a former Bangalore club player. Rachin's name reflects his father's love of these giants; it is a combination of "Rahul" Dravid and "Sachin" Tendulkar. In September 2021, he made his New Zealand international debut, and his all-around play has earned him praise.

2. Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)

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Born on February 7, 1990, in Durban, South Africa, Keshav Maharaj comes from an Indian family. In 2016, he made his Test debut and quickly became one of South Africa's top left-arm spinners. Maharaj had a key role in several Test wins, most notably the 2021 hat-trick he achieved against the West Indies.

3. Ish Sodhi (New Zealand)

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Inderbir Singh 'Ish' Sodhi was born in Ludhiana, India, on October 31, 1992, and spent his early years in New Zealand. He made his New Zealand debut as a leg-spinner in 2013, and since then, he has been a reliable performer in limited-overs forms, contributing significantly to the country's T20 World Cup campaigns.

4. Sunil Narine (West Indies)

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Sunil Narine, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago on May 26, 1988, to Indian parents, became famous for his mysterious spin bowling. He made his debut for his country in 2011 and played a key role in the West Indies victory in the 2012 T20 World Cup. Additionally, Narine has excelled in many T20 leagues across the globe.

5. Ravi Bopara (England)

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Born to Indian parents in London on May 4, 1985, Ravi Bopara represented England in every format. Bopara, who made his debut in 2007, was renowned for his stylish batting and practical medium-pace bowling, making a substantial contribution in One Day Internationals and Test matches.

6. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)

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Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who is one of the most reliable batsmen in the West Indies was born into an Indian household in Guyana on August 16, 1974. Between 1994 and 2015, he amassed over 20,000 international runs with a distinctive batting posture, securing his legacy as one of cricket's greatest players.

7. Monty Panesar (England)

Monty Panesar (Image: Instagram) 

Mudhsuden Singh 'Monty' Panesar was born to Indian Punjabi parents on April 25, 1982, in Luton, England. He made his Test debut in 2006 as a left-arm spinner and quickly gained popularity among fans thanks to his enthusiastic celebrations and skilful spinning, which helped him win multiple Ashes series.

8. Teja Nidamanuru (Netherlands)

Teja Nidamanuru (Image: Instagram) 

Born in Vijayawada, India, Teja Nidamanuru spent his early years in New Zealand before playing cricket for the Netherlands. Since his debut, Nidamanuru, an all-round player, has made a substantial contribution to the Dutch squad by displaying his bowling and batting abilities in some ICC competitions.

9. Monank Patel (USA)

Monank Patel (Image: Instagram) 

Monank Patel, who was born in Gujarat, India, on May 1, 1993, immigrated to the US and rose to prominence in American cricket. Patel has led the U.S. national team as a top-order batsman and wicketkeeper and he has been essential to their pursuit of global acclaim.

10. Milind Kumar (USA)

Milind Kumar (Image: Instagram) 

In Indian domestic cricket, Milind Kumar, who was born in Delhi, India, on February 15, 1991, scored a lot of runs. Subsequently, he relocated to the US and started playing for the US national team, adding consistency and experience to their roster.

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