3 foreigners who played IPL before entering international cricket, one is the brother of his country's captain

The market is hot right now regarding the Indian Premier League 2025. The mega auction is near and the franchises are excited to form their new team. Meanwhile, we are going to tell you about 3 foreign players who played IPL before playing international cricket.

New Delhi: In IPL, franchises often associate big name foreign players with them, who have made a splash in T20 international cricket. But we are going to tell you about those 3 foreign players who made a name in IPL before international cricket and then played international cricket for their country.

Jofra Archer

England's deadly fast bowler Jofra Archer made his IPL debut in 2018. That season was great for him. Archer made his debut playing for Rajasthan Royals. He took 15 wickets in 10 matches that season. In 2019, Archer again made his debut for England in all three formats.

Dirk Nannes

Former Australia and Netherlands fast bowler Dirk Nannes also made his IPL debut as an uncapped player. Nannes made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals in 2009. That season, he bowled brilliantly and took 15 wickets in 13 matches. After this, he made his debut for the Netherlands in 2009 itself, then after that he also played cricket for Australia. Nannes last played IPL in 2013.

Shaun Marsh

Former Australian veteran batsman Shaun Marsh made his IPL debut before playing international cricket. He first participated in the IPL in 2008. Marsh scored 616 runs that season while playing for Punjab Kings and also won the Orange Cap. With this he came into the limelight and after the IPL, he got a chance to debut for Australia in T20 and ODI against West Indies. Let us tell you that Shaun Marsh's brother Mitchell Marsh is currently the captain of Australia's T20 team.