The Ashes: 5 England-born cricketers who played for Australia and vice-versa

#2 Sammy Carter (Australia)

The Yorkshire-born Sammy Carter played for Australia at Headingley on two different occasions

Hailing from the proud County of Yorkshire which would go on to contribute numerous great players to England, Sammy Carter did the unthinkable not once but twice. The Halifax-born cricketer turned out for traditional rivals Australia at the famous Headingley Cricket Ground during the 1909 as well as 1921 Ashes series. Overall, he played 28 Tests in a career interrupted by the Great War and established himself as a renowned wicket-keeper during the early years of Australia's fabled history.

Extra Cover: Instances of two wicket-keepers making their debut in the same match

Some historians acknowledge him as the first gloveman to sit on his haunches rather than the then prevailing trend of standing on one's toes before bending down as and when required. With the bat, he was tenacious if not spectacular. Upon beginning his Test career with three half-centuries from his first four matches, he could not quite live up to his batting potential apart from the occasional flashes of a distinctively styled scoop shot. However, Carter's skills behind the stumps continued to be top-class.

Place of Birth

Halifax, Yorkshire (England) - March 15, 1878

Ashes Series

1907/08 in Australia

1909 in England

1911/12 in Australia

1920/21 in Australia

1921 in England