Two Brothers, Two Countries: A Unique Story in The World Of Cricket. This is the story of Darren Pattinson and James Pattinson, who donned the jerseys of arch-rivals England and Australia.
Darren, the elder brother by 11 years, was born in England. In 2008, he got a surprise call-up for a Test against South Africa.
But that was his only taste of international cricket. England lost, and Darren faced major criticism. He never played for England again.
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Why Was Darren’s Selection For England Controversial?
James, born in Australia, debuted for the Aussies in a Test in 2011. He went on to play 21 Tests, 15 ODIs, and 4 T20Is.
So, why the different paths?
Did James choose Australia purely by chance, or was there more to it?
Here’s Where Things Get Interesting:
- Darren’s England debut and the controversy
- James Pattinson’s journey with Australia
- Brothers on opposite sides: A unique story
But Before You Jump in, Tell Us:–
- Do you think it’s okay for brothers to play for different countries?
- Why do you think they ended up on opposite sides?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Further Reading:
- Brothers at Odds: A Tale of Two Countries in Cricket
- Darren Pattinson: A One-Test Wonder for England
- James Pattinson: A Successful Career Down Under
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