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From Head to Tongue: Top 5 Cricket Players With 'Body Parts' As Their Surname

image-ljgws56fJosh Tongue (Twitter)

Cricket is more than just a sport. It is a sense of livelihood for so many of its players and their fans. Cricketers have recently gained immense popularity due to their exceptional field performance. Fans are constantly intrigued to learn more about the lives of these cricket stars, and one of the initial things that catch their attention is the player's name.

Observant fans might have noticed that some players have surnames associated with colours. For instance, Cameron White and Cameron Green, both Australian cricketers representing their country internationally, have colour surnames. Similarly, there are a few players whose surnames are also human body parts. 

Here is a list of five such players who fall into this category:

1) Travis Head

Travis Head, an all-rounder from the Australian cricket team, interestingly shares his surname with a body part located in the upper part of the human body. 

image-ljgvncleAustralia's Travis Head (Twitter)

Travis has had a successful career on the field and has also played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his ability to score runs quickly, deliver accurate off-breaks, and display exceptional fielding skills, Travis Head is a highly regarded all-rounder of the 21st century. With his talent and potential, he is considered one of the standout players in the team. It's worth noting that Travis has previous experience keeping wickets for South Australia Under-17s, which may come into play in certain situations.

2) Josh Tongue

Josh Tongue recently marked his Test debut for the England cricket team during a one-off match against the Ireland cricket team. His impressive performance on debut included taking a five-wicket haul. As a result, he has also earned a spot in the Ashes squad where he announced his arrival in full style by taking 2 wickets on the very first day itself.

image-ljgvvdciEngland's Josh Tongue (Twitter)

Tongue's skill lies in his seam bowling, which has propelled him through the ranks of age-group cricket in Worcestershire. It is worth noting that he has diligently progressed from the Under-13s to the Under-19s level, without skipping any developmental stages. Making his debut in 2016, Tongue shows great promise and has the potential to achieve significant success in the future. The only hindrance to his progress might be unforeseen circumstances.

He is another player that shares his surname with a body part.

3) John Kidney

John Kidney, a former cricketer from Barbados, participated in 15 matches, primarily representing Barbados. During these matches, he achieved an average score of 15 with the bat. Notably, he scored a notable 73 against Trinidad. Kidney's skills were recognized, and he was selected to be part of an all-West Indies team that faced a touring MCC side in 1912-13.

It is worth mentioning that John Kidney's surname is associated with a body part, as the kidney is an important organ in the human body. John Kidney, who played first-class cricket for Barbados between 1908 and 1932, left his mark in the cricketing world.

4) Barry Tooth

Barry Tooth, a former cricketer from South Africa, is another addition to the list of players with body part surnames. He had a career as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler. Throughout his career, Tooth participated in 14 first-class matches and three List-A matches.

Among the two Tooths (or Teeth) in South African domestic cricket, Barry Tooth had the longest career. He represented Griqualand West and primarily served as a fast-medium bowler. While his batting average was 8, his bowling average stood at an impressive 47. One notable performance was when he took 4 wickets for 95 runs against Orange Free State, including the dismissal of Colin Bland. Although he may not have been a champion player, his contributions ensured that the opposition's attack was not toothless.

5) David Brain

The selection of David Brain as a Zimbabwean cricketer was not an obvious choice. Although Brian Brain, with his intriguing name, might have been a preferred option, David Brain takes precedence in this context. He was an honest left-arm seamer who represented Zimbabwe in 9 Test matches and 32 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) during the early 1990s.