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

4) Ted Dexter – Italy

Ted Dexter in action for Sussex

The European countries identity can be described as one of the most successful in world’s most prestigious sports event of all the Olympics. The country’s national football team the Azzurri is also one of the world’s best teams as it won four FIFA World cups.

Ted Dexter was born in Italy’s second most populated city Milan which is also the fashion capital of the world. Lord Ted of English cricket is remembered as one of the most stylish batsmen who represented the Three Lions’ team in Test cricket. The all-rounder was also the captain of England cricket team. He also played professional club cricket for Cambridge University and Sussex.

He made his debut in 1958 against New Zealand at Manchester. In 62 Test matches, the right-handed batsman has scored 4502 runs at an average of close to 48. He also picked up 66 wickets with his right-arm fast bowling.

In 327 first-class matches, the thoughtful England captain scored more than 12,000 runs and also picked up more than 400 wickets.