Australian-born Michael Richard Swart is a part of the Netherlands national cricket team. Formerly, he has played for Western Australia in Australian domestic matches. Swart was a part of the state under-19 team in 2000 and 2001. He made his List A debut for Western Australia against South Australia in 2010. In May 2010 he was awarded a contract with the Warriors for the 2010–11 season. He then scored his maiden century in October 2010 against Victoria.

Just a few months later, in February 2011, Swart was asked to be a part of the Netherlands cricket team at the 2011 World Cup due to an injury to skipper Peter Borren. His father was born in Netherlands enabling Swart to hold a Dutch passport. However, with Borren's injury not looking as serious as earlier thought, Swart did not represent Netherlands during the tournament. After having a falling out with the Warriors over dispute with a fellow player, Swart's contract with the team was not renewed for the 2011/2012 season. He then signed with the Bootle Cricket Club in England .