Liam Plunkett, a former England Cricket World Cup winner, makes his professional baseball debut after signing with the Oakland Ballers. Multiple outlets report that the 41-year-old, who is now based in the United States, appears in his first professional baseball game on Friday, June 26, and records a strikeout during that debut. Although his team loses the game, Plunkett’s performance draws attention for how his pitching approach reflects his cricket background. One report describes his style as a combination influenced by cricket and baseball, contributing to early interest around his cross-sport transition. The coverage also notes the timing of the move, with Plunkett’s baseball debut coming years after his World Cup success. All sources state that cricket remains his primary focus even as he pursues baseball at a professional level, marking a notable shift from his established career in cricket to a new sport and competition.