There are a total of 9 such father-son pairs in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Who have had the privilege of participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup. These pairs have not only experienced the thrill of the game. But also shared a unique bond while representing their nation with honor and pride. The ICC Cricket World Cup serves as a platform to showcase cricketing prowess as family legacies are etched in the history of the game.
List of father-son duos who have played in ICC Cricket World Cup history
1 – Lance Cairns (New Zealand) (1975, 1979, 1983) – Chris Cairns (New Zealand) (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003)
Lance Cairns, a tremendous all-rounder from New Zealand, left his indelible mark on the cricket world by participating in the 1975, 1979, and 1983 World Cups. Following in his father’s footsteps, Chris Cairns continued the family legacy by making appearances in subsequent World Cups.
2 – Chris Broad (England) (1987) – Stuart Broad (England) (2007, 2015)
Chris Broad, a skilled opening batsman from England, left his mark on the international cricket scene during the 1987 World Cup. Stuart Broad’s remarkable career, inheriting his cricketing skills from his father. He led him to represent England in the 2007 and 2015 World Cups.
3 – Geoff Marsh (Australia) (1987, 1992) – Mitchell Marsh (Australia) (2015, 2023)
An integral part of Australia’s rich cricket history, Geoff Marsh represented his country at the 1987 and 1992 World Cups. Continuing the tradition set by his father, Mitchell Marsh emerged as a dynamic all-rounder for Australia
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4 – Roger Binny (India) (1983, 1987) – Stuart Binny (India) (2015)
Roger Binny, who is currently the President of BCCI. He is famous for his vital role in India’s historic 1983 World Cup win. Binny’s cricket legacy was carried forward by Roger’s son Stuart Binny. Stuart wore the Indian jersey in the 2015 World Cup.
5 – Rod Latham (New Zealand) (1992) – Tom Latham (New Zealand) (2015, 2019, 2023)
Rod Latham, a notable member of New Zealand’s 1992 World Cup squad. He contributed his skills to the team during that tournament. Carrying on the family cricket tradition, Rod’s son, Tom Latham began his journey in international cricket.
6 – Geoff Marsh (Australia) (1987, 1992) – Shaun Marsh (Australia) (2019)
Geoff Marsh, who is synonymous with Australian cricket, had the privilege of seeing not only his son Mitchell but also his son Shaun Marsh represent Australia on the grand stage of the 2019 World Cup.
7 – Kevin Curran (Zimbabwe) (1983, 1987) – Tom Curran (England) (2019)
Continuing the cricket lineage, Kevin’s son, Tom Curran, represented England at the 2019 World Cup.
8 – Kevin Curran (Zimbabwe) (1983, 1987) – Sam Curran (England) (2023)
Tom Curran’s younger brother Sam Curran carried on the family legacy by representing England at the 2023 World Cup.
9 – Tim De Leede (Netherlands) (1996, 2003, 2007) – Bas De Leede (Netherlands) (2023)
An important figure in the cricket history of the Netherlands, Tim De Leede left his mark by appearing in the 1996, 2003, and 2007 World Cups. His consistent performances over the years reflected his dedication to Dutch cricket.
Continuing the family’s deep association with the sport, Tim’s son, Bas De Leede, carries on the cricketing legacy by representing the Netherlands at the 2023 World Cup.
