Former England cricket star Liam Plunkett to attempt pro baseball with Oakland Ballers
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Harrison Rich
Summary
The Oakland Ballers are signing former English cricket professional and World Cup winner Liam Plunkett, who will attempt the rare sporting switch from cricket to professional baseball. Plunkett is set to become the first England international cricketer to appear in a professional baseball game when he suits up for the Ballers on Friday night against the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds.
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bskyFormer England cricket star Liam Plunkett to attempt pro baseball with Oakland Ballerssfchronicle.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledWho'd have thought I'd be doing this?
It's not quite as jarring as when Babe Ruth tried cricket in 1935, but the Oakland Ballers are signing a professional athlete to attempt the rare sporting switch.
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