Liam Plunkett makes baseball debut and claims a strikeout
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:52 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Former England cricketer Liam Plunkett debuted for the Oakland Ballers, claiming a strikeout in his first baseball game. At 41, Plunkett is a veteran of England's 2019 Cricket World Cup-winning team, where he excelled in the final against New Zealand. After moving to the U.S., he previously played Major League Cricket for the San Francisco Unicorns. His transition to baseball marks a significant shift in his sporting career.
- •Liam Plunkett debuted for the Oakland Ballers.
- •He recorded a strikeout in his first game.
- •Plunkett was part of England's 2019 World Cup-winning squad.
- •He previously played for the San Francisco Unicorns.
- •This marks his transition from cricket to baseball.
- 10:52 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Strikeout’: Cricket World Cup winner Plunkett makes instant impact in baseball
"Veteran of 2019 champions in first game for Oakland side ‘The hitter didn’t know what was coming’ The former England cricketer Liam Plunkett swapped his cricket colours for a baseball glove, playing his first game for the independent American club Oakland Ballers – and even claiming a strikeout. The 41-year-old was part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning side — his final international appearance — taking three wickets in the tied final against New Zealand as England emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins on boundary count. He subsequently moved to the United States, where his wife is from, and has since played Major League Cricket for the San Francisco Unicorns. Continue reading...
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