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Yuzvendra Chahal to Jonty Rhodes: Cricketers who represented their country in other sports

It's not often that one gets to shine in multiple sports, but there are few exceptionally talented individuals who were able to make a mark in more than one sport. Here is the list of cricketers who represented their country in other sports.
It's not often that one gets to shine in multiple sports, but there are few exceptionally talented individuals who were able to make a mark in more than one sport. Here is the list of cricketers who represented their country in other sports.
It's not often that one gets to shine in multiple sports, but there are few exceptionally talented individuals who were able to make a mark in more than one sport. Here is the list of cricketers who represented their country in other sports.
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Jonty Rhodes: One of the greatest fielders to have set foot on the cricket pitch, Jonty Rhodes has represented South Africa in hockey as well. (File Photo | Agencies)
Jonty Rhodes: One of the greatest fielders to have set foot on the cricket pitch, Jonty Rhodes has represented South Africa in hockey as well. (File Photo | Agencies)
Ellyse Perry: World Cup winner for Australia in Women's cricket, Ellyse Perry has tasted stupendous success in both cricket as well as football. Ellyse, the youngest player to have debuted for the Australian cricket team, has represented the Kangaroos in over 100 games in both ODI and T20 formats. She has found the back of the net on three occasions in the 18 games she played for Australia. Ellyse also played for Canberra United and Sydney FC in the W-League. (File Photo | AFP)
Ellyse Perry: World Cup winner for Australia in Women's cricket, Ellyse Perry has tasted stupendous success in both cricket as well as football. Ellyse, the youngest player to have debuted for the Australian cricket team, has represented the Kangaroos in over 100 games in both ODI and T20 formats. She has found the back of the net on three occasions in the 18 games she played for Australia. Ellyse also played for Canberra United and Sydney FC in the W-League. (File Photo | AFP)
Ian Botham: England legend Sir Ian Botham was not only a threat to the opponents on the cricket pitch, but he was also equally a dangerous one of the football field as well. He has played for English clubs like Yeovil Town and Scunthorpe United for nearly eight years. (File Photo | Agencies)
Ian Botham: England legend Sir Ian Botham was not only a threat to the opponents on the cricket pitch, but he was also equally a dangerous one of the football field as well. He has played for English clubs like Yeovil Town and Scunthorpe United for nearly eight years. (File Photo | Agencies)
Rudi van Vuuren: Namibia star Rudi van Vuuren holds the distinction of being the only person to have played two World Cups (physical sport) in the same year. Rudi represented Namibia in both cricket and rugby World Cups in 2003. In addition to that, he is also a renowned physician. (File Photo | AFP)
Rudi van Vuuren: Namibia star Rudi van Vuuren holds the distinction of being the only person to have played two World Cups (physical sport) in the same year. Rudi represented Namibia in both cricket and rugby World Cups in 2003. In addition to that, he is also a renowned physician. (File Photo | AFP)
Cotar Ramaswami: Former Indian cricketer Cotar Ramaswami, who made his debut at the age of 40, also represented India in Davis Cup when he was a 20-year-old. (File Photo | Agencies)
Cotar Ramaswami: Former Indian cricketer Cotar Ramaswami, who made his debut at the age of 40, also represented India in Davis Cup when he was a 20-year-old. (File Photo | Agencies)
Suzie Bates: New Zealand cricketer Suzie Bates, considered one of the best all-rounders of the game is known for her destructive batting. Having over 100 games under her belt in both ODIs and T20s, Bates has played for Kiwis in basketball in 2008 Beijing Olympics. (File Photo | Agencies)
Suzie Bates: New Zealand cricketer Suzie Bates, considered one of the best all-rounders of the game is known for her destructive batting. Having over 100 games under her belt in both ODIs and T20s, Bates has played for Kiwis in basketball in 2008 Beijing Olympics. (File Photo | Agencies)
Tony Wilding: A six-time Grand Slam winner, Tony Wilding won the Wimbledon four times in a row. One of the all-time tennis greats, Tony has also won a bronze medal in 1912 Olympics and played for the Canterbury cricket team as well.
Tony Wilding: A six-time Grand Slam winner, Tony Wilding won the Wimbledon four times in a row. One of the all-time tennis greats, Tony has also won a bronze medal in 1912 Olympics and played for the Canterbury cricket team as well.
Yuzvendra Chahal: A regular in the Indian cricket team, the talented Yuzvendra Chahal has represented India in Chess competitions at international level during his younger days. (File Photo | Agencies)
Yuzvendra Chahal: A regular in the Indian cricket team, the talented Yuzvendra Chahal has represented India in Chess competitions at international level during his younger days. (File Photo | Agencies)
Ashleigh Barty: The current WTA world number one Ashleigh Barty is not only known for her explosive returns on the tennis court but also on the cricket pitch as well. The 2019 French Open champ Barty has played in the Women's Big Bash League from 2015-16 where she played for Brisbane Heat and Queensland Fire. (File Photo | Agencies)
Ashleigh Barty: The current WTA world number one Ashleigh Barty is not only known for her explosive returns on the tennis court but also on the cricket pitch as well. The 2019 French Open champ Barty has played in the Women's Big Bash League from 2015-16 where she played for Brisbane Heat and Queensland Fire. (File Photo | Agencies)
Mike Gatting: Former England cricket team skipper Mike Gatting represented the country in 79 Test matches and 92 ODIs. He also had a keen interest in football and was part of the Watford reserves team. (File Photo | Agencies)
Mike Gatting: Former England cricket team skipper Mike Gatting represented the country in 79 Test matches and 92 ODIs. He also had a keen interest in football and was part of the Watford reserves team. (File Photo | Agencies)
Ian Botham
Yuzvendra Chahal
Ashleigh Barty
Ellyse Perry
Jonty Rhodes
Mike Gatting
Suzie Bates
Cotar Ramaswami
Rudi van Vuuren
Tony Wilding

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