5 Test players born in countries which don't have anything to do with cricket

3) Buster Nupen – Norway

A picture of Buster Nupen and his signature (Picture courtesy – Wisden)

The European nation has a rich culture of sports. The country is famous for winter sports as well as football. The Norwegian football team has participated in the FIFA World Cup thrice. Popular would be a very strong word for cricket in this country.

However, Buster Nupen, who has represented South Africa in Test cricket was born in the Lusaka, Norway. The all-rounder made his debut for the Proteas in 1921 against Australia at Durban. He played his last international match in 1936 against the same opposition at Johannesburg.

In 17 Test matches, the right-arm pacer has picked up 50 wickets in Test cricket for South Africa including five hauls of five wickets in an innings. He has also contributed at an average of 14.50 with his right-handed batting.

He has more than 300 wickets in fast-class cricket to his name.