‘Strikeout’: Cricket World Cup winner Plunkett makes instant impact in baseball
Liam Plunkett, a former England cricketer and 2019 World Cup winner, made his baseball debut with the Oakland Ballers on Friday. The 41-year-old recorded a strikeout against the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds, demonstrating his versatility in sports. Plunkett highlighted his excitement, stating, 'What more could I ask for? Happy days!'.
How does this story land?
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Guardian Australia – Sport · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 27 Jun 2026, 10:52 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Guardian Australia – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Illawarra man admits to making offensive online comment about PM
- Researchers find young Australians ageing faster internally, potentially increasing cancer risk
- Gracie the giraffe found safe after two weeks missing in Texas
- Qantas axes Alice Springs-Melbourne route amid high cost, falling demand
- Coles customers outraged over incorrect grocery charges during Uber Eats promotion
- South Africa advances to World Cup knockout stage with victory over South



