Same name, different mob

Inspired by the Smith-off in the Test Milestones thread:

There have been Taylor's representing six Test countries: Bob for England, Mark or Peter for Australia, Bruce for NZ, Jerome for the Windies, Herbie for SA and Brendan for the Zimbos

I would be very surprised if the tally of six different teams was exceeded (although Inshan/Intiaz (WI) and Moeen (Eng) plus Ali's from all five Asian teams would make seven).

(Among the phonebook-stuffing names already ruled out: I can't recall a Wilson playing for the Windies, or a Williams for England)

Khans have represented Pakistan, India, England and Afghanistan at least… looked at Patel as well but seemingly only three countries (India, England and NZ).

England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa and Zimbabwe have fielded a Johnson (but not yet New Zealand or Ireland).

Lots of brown cricketers but not many Brown reps beyond Australia, England, Windies. Jones and Thomas similarly under-represented. Keith (Colin) Geoff and David Miller ... any more? The occupation-based names seem most likely to cross heritages.

Vic/Arthur/Jhye, Peter, Mark, David, Richie Richardson

Stuck on three also with Viv, Barry & Jack

Norfolk Ian Goode wrote:England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa and Zimbabwe have fielded a Johnson (but not yet New Zealand or Ireland).

David Johnson played for India

WideWally wrote:

Norfolk Ian Goode wrote:England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa and Zimbabwe have fielded a Johnson (but not yet New Zealand or Ireland).

David Johnson played for India

The Nottingham Forest one (Brennan’s dad) or the Liverpool one?

We do have six for Johnson, then, tying the clubhouse lead (as Dustin or Zach of that name may say…) Incidentally is it also the only surname to be shared by a US President and UK PM?

What about Woodrow & Harold?

Herschelle and Lance.

Basil and Mark (and others from the same countries)

But I thiught the challenge was to find 5 6, from different countries?

That was a reply to "Incidentally is it also the only surname to be shared by a US President and UK PM?"

Ah yes, I see. I somehow overlooked "Ian"s post.

Alan/Jeff, Shane, and Ian Thomson

Greg, OShane, and Grahame Thomas ... any others?

Norfolk Ian Goode wrote:Khans have represented Pakistan, India, England and Afghanistan at least… looked at Patel as well but seemingly only three countries (India, England and NZ).

Imraan Khan for the Saffies

Wuite a few Mohammeds, if you sllow variant spelling transcriptions.

Yep

David and Saj the wonder horse the obvious ‘extras’

Jimmy & Stephen, Nick & Alastair (and Capt James)

Alf (Alfred) & Andrew, Wes

Matthew (SHRIEK!), Herby

Alfred, Prithvi (Lachlan, Tim) ... I take no responsibility

Chris, Ryan & Marcus, (His Lordship) George Robert Canning, ... Rauf ... ...

lardbucket wrote:David and Saj the wonder horse the obvious ‘extras’

Does Mahmood really count as a variation of Mohammed?

PeterCS wrote:Jimmy & Stephen, Nick & Alastair (and Capt James)

Alf (Alfred) & Andrew, Wes

Matthew (SHRIEK!), Herby

Alfred, Prithvi (Lachlan, Tim) ... I take no responsibility

Chris, Ryan & Marcus, (His Lordship) George Robert Canning, ... Rauf ... ...

Simon Cook for Oz

lardbucket wrote:

PeterCS wrote:Jimmy & Stephen, Nick & Alastair (and Capt James)

Alf (Alfred) & Andrew, Wes

Matthew (SHRIEK!), Herby

Alfred, Prithvi (Lachlan, Tim) ... I take no responsibility

Chris, Ryan & Marcus, (His Lordship) George Robert Canning, ... Rauf ... ...

Simon Cook for Oz

And Quinton de Kock, if translations count…

Moeen, Imtiaz / Inshan, multiple Pakistan and Indian and Bangladeshi and Afghan versions, and Bill

Angelo Mathews (SL)
Jimmy, Greg & Chris Matthews (Aus)
Austin Matthews (Eng)
Craig Matthews (RSA)

William & Gavin Robertson (Aus)
Jack Robertson (Eng)
Gary Robertson (NZ)
Jack Robertson (SAf)