Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Elite Cricketers Excel in Olympics, FIFA World Cup
Some amazing athletes are good at more than one sport!
This article highlights cricket stars who also played at the Olympics or FIFA World Cup.
Ellyse Perry played football in the FIFA World Cup.
Sunette Viljoen won an Olympic silver medal in javelin.
Clare Taylor played in the FIFA World Cup, and Suzie Bates represented her country in the Olympics in basketball.
It's inspiring to see these athletes excel in different sports and represent their countries on a global stage.
Several cricketers have also participated in the FIFA World Cup or Olympics.
Ellyse Perry played football at the FIFA World Cup.
Sunette Viljoen won an Olympic silver medal in javelin.
Clare Taylor represented England at the FIFA World Cup.
Suzie Bates played basketball in the Olympics.
- Who
- Elite international cricketers
- What
- Have also played in the FIFA World Cup or Olympics
- When
- Various times throughout their careers.
- Where
- Representing different countries
- Why
- To showcase multi-skilled athletes
- Suzie Bates
- Played Basketball at 2008 Olympics
- Clare Taylor
- Played for England at 1995 FIFA World Cup
- Ellyse Perry
- Played Football at 2011 FIFA World Cup
- Sunette Viljoen
- Won Olympic Silver in Javelin