6 countries which contributed the most number of cricketers to the England national team

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 14:  England batsman Ben Stokes hits out  during the ICC Champions Trophy semi final between England and Pakistan at SWALEC Stadium on June 14, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Ben Stokes in action for England

#4 Australia

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08:  Adam Hollioake of England looks on in the outer while fielding during the England tour match between the CA Chairman's XI and England at Lilac Hill December 8, 2006 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Adam Hollioake

Australia have also exported talents to England for the game of cricket and have contributed to English cricket in a big way. While they have been impact players for England, the fact that Australia missed out on major players can’t be dismissed.

England’s most impactful Australian-born player was Adam Hollioake, who was equally handy with both ball and the willow. Ben Hollioake, who passed away in a car accident in 2002, also represented England in international cricket. Here’s a list of players who was born in Australia, but played for England.

PlayersPlayers
Billy MurdochAdam Hollioake
John FerrisBen Hollioake
Sammy WoodsJason Gallian
Albert TrottTim Ambrose
Sir Gubby Allen

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