Cricket
After winning the World Cup, this former cricket star has surprised everyone with a bold new career, away from the cricket field.
Former England pacer Liam Plunkett has made his professional baseball debut in the US, playing for the Oakland Ballers at age 41 and starting a new sporting chapter.
Liam Plunkett was vital to England’s 2019 World Cup win, taking key wickets in the final to help secure the trophy.
Plunkett impressed in his baseball debut with a strikeout. Despite his team's loss, his performance gave fans something to cheer about.
Plunkett says he’s the first English cricketer to play pro baseball. This rare crossover between the two sports has caught everyone’s attention.
After moving to the USA and playing Major League Cricket, Plunkett chose to try a completely different sport. His bold move has won praise from sports fans around the world.
From winning the Cricket World Cup to starting a baseball career, Liam Plunkett proves it’s never too late for new dreams. Will his second career reach even greater heights?