Fathers and sons who played international cricket

Cricket has long been a sport of rich legacies and family traditions. One of the most enduring stories in its history is of fathers and sons who both rose to represent their nations at the international level, sharing not only a surname but also the honor of wearing their country’s colors.

From the subcontinent to the Caribbean, the cricketing world has witnessed numerous such dynasties.

1. Stuart Broad (Son) – Chris Broad (Father)

Stuart Broad is a former English fast bowler who has taken over 600 Test wickets. Retired in 2023.

Chris Broad is a former England opener in the 1980s, now an ICC match referee.

2. Yuvraj Singh (Son) – Yograj Singh (Father)

Yuvraj Singh is a former star Indian all-rounder, 2011 World Cup winner, known for hitting 6 sixes in an over.

Yograj Singh had played one Test and six ODIs for India in the 1980s; later became an actor.

3. Rohan Gavaskar (Son) – Sunil Gavaskar (Father)

Rohan Gavaskar played 11 ODIs for India, a left-handed batsman.

Sunil Gavaskar is a former legendary Indian Test opener, the first to cross 10,000 Test runs.

4. Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Marsh, sons of Geoff Marsh (Father)

Shaun Marsh is a stylish Australian batsman, played tests and ODIs.

Mitchell Marsh is an Australian all-rounder, a star performer in the 2021 T20 World Cup Final.

Geoff Marsh is a former Australian opener and 1987 World Cup winner.

5. Stuart Binny (Son) – Roger Binny (Father)

Stuart Binny is an Indian all-rounder, known for a 6-wicket haul in ODIs.

Roger Binny was India’s highest wicket-taker in the 1983 World Cup.

6. Azam Khan (Son) – Moin Khan (Father)

Azam Khan is an aggressive wicketkeeper-batter for Pakistan in T20Is.

Moin Khan was Pakistan’s wicketkeeper in the 1990s and, 1992 World Cup winner.

7. Sam Curran (Son) – Kevin Curran (Father)

Sam Curran is playing for England as an all-rounder, the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2022.

Kevin Curran is a former Zimbabwe all-rounder in the 1980s and early 90s.

8. Usman Qadir (Son) – Abdul Qadir (Father)

Usman Qadir is a Pakistani leg-spinner who played T20Is and ODIs.

Abdul Qadir was one of the finest leg-spinners of the 1980s; he revived leg-spin in the modern era.

9 Sanjay Manjrekar (Son) – Vijay Manjrekar (Father)

Sanjay Manjrekar played for India as a batsman in the 1990s, now a commentator.

Vijay Manjrekar was a stylish Indian Test batsman in the 1950s-60s.

10. Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a former stalwart cricketer of the West Indies; his son Tagenarine Chanderpaul made his Test debut in 2022, echoing his father’s gritty style.

11. Jonny Bairstow (Son) – David Bairstow (Father)

Jonny Bairstow is an explosive England batter, a key part of the Test and ODI teams.

David Bairstow was a former England wicketkeeper in the 1980s.

12. Bazid Khan (Son) – Majid Khan (Father)

Bazid Khan represented Pakistan in Tests and ODIs in the 2000s.

Majid Khan: Elegant opener, captain of Pakistan in the 1970s.

13. Shaun Pollock (Son) – Peter Pollock (Father)

Peter Pollock, a renowned South African fast bowler, was a key member of the South African team during the apartheid era (1960 to 1970). 

His son Shane became one of the greatest all-rounders for South Africa, taking 421 wickets in 108 Tests. 

14. Mohinder Amarnath (Son) – Lala Amarnath (Father)

Mohinder Amarnath is a 1983 World Cup hero for India, Man of the Match in the semis and final.

His father, Lala Amarnath, was India’s first Test centurion; he played pre- and post-independence.

15. Shoaib Mohammad (Son) – Hanif Mohammad (Father)

Hanif Mohammad, part of the famous Mohammad cricketing family, fathered Shoaib Mohammad, who both played Test cricket.

Shoaib Mohmood played for Pakistan in the 1980s. Hanif Mahmood has been regarded as one of the greatest players of Pakistan who performed in the 1950s and 60s and made various records.  

16. Colin Cowdrey is a former England captain; his son Chris Cowdrey also captained England briefly.

17. David Bairstow – Former England wicketkeeper; his son Jonny Bairstow is a key figure in England’s modern cricket setup.

18. Kevin Curran is the father of England stars Tom and Sam Curran. Kevin himself was a stalwart in Zimbabwean cricket.

19. Lance Cairns was a famous all-rounder; his son Chris Cairns became one of New Zealand's greatest all-rounders in the 1990s.

20. Walter Hadlee, a former New Zealand captain, fathered Richard Hadlee, one of the world’s greatest all-rounders.

21. Rod Latham is a former ODI player; his son Tom Latham is a Test opener and former vice-captain.

24. Malcolm Waller – Son of Andy Waller, who both represented Zimbabwe.