Liam Plunkett makes baseball debut and claims a strikeout

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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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Former England World Cup hero Liam Plunkett has made a remarkable transition to professional baseball, debuting for the Oakland Ballers. The 41-year-old, now based in the US, achieved a dream start by striking out a batter in his very first appearance. Despite his team's loss, Plunkett's unique pitching style, blending cricket and baseball, has captured attention, marking a significant cross-sport achievement while cricket remains his priority.