Usain Bolt has said he’s thought about going for professional soccer once he retires from track and field. Bolt’s biggest rival fancies another sport.
Olympic 100m and 200m silver medalist Yohan Blake wants to play cricket after he’s done sprinting, he told BBC Radio 5.
“I’ve been wanting to play for Yorkshire or in England,” Blake said. “After running, I’ll put my mind to that.
“We have some talks with some of people and we are looking forward for it.”
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club responded via Twitter ...
Hey @YohanBlake you're always welcome to come and play for Yorkshire. Let's get this sorted and come and have a net with us. #YCCC #TopGun
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) May 16, 2014
... and via spokesman:
“At this stage, we’re flattered that Yohan has expressed an interest in being involved and playing with Yorkshire,” a spokesman said, according to the BBC. “We’re always on the lookout for fresh talent.
“Let’s get him in the nets and see what he’s made of.”
Blake, 24, said he plans to retire from track and field at age 29, according to the report. That would be before the 2020 Olympics and potentially keep him from going for an Olympic title without having to beat Bolt.
Blake is the joint second-fastest man of all time with a 100m personal best of 9.69 seconds. He beat Bolt in the 100m and 200m at the 2012 Jamaican Olympic Trials but took silver behind the world’s fastest man in both events at the London Olympics.
Blake missed most of last season with a hamstring injury but already has meets lined up this year. He’s slated to run 150m on a straightaway on a Manchester street Saturday. It’s unknown when he will next race against Bolt, who has yet to race this season.
