5 Athletes from other sports who love cricket
Some prominent athletes are avid supporters of cricket.
4. Yohan Blake
Yohan Blake, the Jamaican sprinter, is an accustomed name who follows sprinting. Blake has registered a lot of achievements to his name in his immense career. The Jamaican sprinter was once appreciated by Usain Bolt for his hard work. The 100-metre champion might hang up his boots following the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Blake belongs to a country which has produced prominent cricketers such as Chris Gayle and Courtney Walsh. Blake is also an ardent fan of cricket and he plays the sport regularly. The 33-year-old athlete also plays the club cricket for the Kingston Cricket Club. In April 2021, he displayed his love for cricket through a tweet.
Notably in September 2020, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians (MI) through a super over in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following this, Blake posted a video to appreciate the thrill of the game when it is a cliffhanger in the form of a Super Over.
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