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1. This player started playing First Class cricket in his home country in 1973. He signed a contract with Sussex, to play in England in the northern summer. In 1978, he was signed as an 'Australian' by Kerry Packer to play World Series Cricket.
He eventually made his Test debut for Australia in 1982, and played for them until 1985, when he returned to his native country. He then made his 'home' debut in 1992,as national captain. Who is he?
2. This player was born in West Indies, but moved to England when he was very young. He played First Class cricket for Hampshire and was qualified to play for England, but West Indies picked him in 1974, and never looked back. After he retired, he coached the Bangladeshi National team. Who is he?
3. This player was originally from Zimbabwe, but played his cricket for Western Province and Natal in South Africa. He earned a national call-up for the Zimbabwe team due to his birth qualification, and played a leading role in the 1999 World Cup. After that tournament, his form was patchy, and he eventually turned his back on the Zimbabwean side to go back and play for WP again. Who is he?
4. This player was born in Kenya, of Indian parents, and moved to England to further his cricket career. He signed with Worcestershire in 1979, and played the southern winters in New Zealand. He eventually qualified to play for either England or New Zealand, but NZ snapped him up first. He played his first Tests in 1987-88, and was an integral part of the side, as an off-spinning all-rounder, for several years. Who is he?
5. This player was born in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia in those days), but made his First Class debut for Western Australia. He was picked for Zimbabwe and had a successful career, but decided to quit the team and return to Western Australia. Who is he?
6. This player was born in South Africa, but his father was Scottish. He played in South Africa, but also signed for Sussex in 1966. He made his Test debut for England in 1972, and became English captain in 1975.He was one of the prime movers of World Series Cricket, and after two seasons as 'Rest of the World' captain, moved to Australia, where he makes his living as a commentator. Who is he?
7. This player was born in Queensland, and played for Queensland for several years in the 1980s. He took up an offer to coach in Holland, and turned up playing for Holland in the 1996 World Cup. Who is he?
8. This player was chosen in Zimbabwe's inaugural World Cup squad in 1983, but didn't play a match. He signed to play with Worcestershire, and left his home country to try to qualify to play Test Cricket for England. During his qualification period, he also had a season with Queensland (1990-91). Although he did not manage to secure a regular place in the English side, he still clocked over 50 Test appearances. Who is he?
9. This player was born in Northern Ireland, and moved to Western Australia, where he made his First Class debut. He decided to move back to UK in 1992, and signed with Kent. Because of his Irish heritage, he qualified for England immediately, and was selected to play against the touring Australians in 1993. Although dropped, he made a comeback to the team, and was selected to tour Australia in 1994-95. Who is he?
10. This player played for South Africa when Rhodesia was still playing in the SA domestic competition. He played in England after South Africa was exiled from International Cricket. He actually qualified to play for England in the '80s, but was not chosen. Who is he?
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