Walker turns to darts after Leicestershire release
Roman Walker, a former county cricketer, has transitioned to playing darts after leaving Leicestershire. He gained recognition for taking the wickets of notable players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during his cricket career. Walker has found enjoyment in darts and is now competing in the Central England Darts League.
- ▪Roman Walker played for Glamorgan and Leicestershire during his six-year professional cricket career.
- ▪He took 53 wickets across all formats, including 24 in the T20 Blast.
- ▪Walker is known for his impressive figures of 5-24 against India, which included the wickets of Kohli and Sharma.
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