England pacer Tymal Mills has become the first professional cricketer in the world to join OnlyFans, a platform most commonly associated with adult content, but insists his motive is purely to connect with fans over cricket and lifestyle, not glamour. (News18 Hindi)
The 32-year-old fast bowler, who last played international cricket in 2023, told The New York Times that his move to the site is aimed at offering a “behind-the-scenes” look at a cricketer’s life. “There won’t be any glamorous photos. This isn’t about that. It’s just cricket and real talk,” Mills said, adding that it is a new space for him and he is genuinely excited about it. (News18 Hindi)
Mills said OnlyFans allows for a unique, more personal kind of interaction than traditional social media platforms. “You can speak directly to those who actually care. I’ll talk about the highs, the lows, injuries, and everything in between,” he explained. (News18 Hindi)
Mills is well aware of the platform’s controversial reputation. I know what people associate this site with. But I’m not here for that. I’m not going to do anything like that, he clarified. While his account is free to subscribe to, he mentioned that some premium content may be paywalled in the future. (News18 Hindi)
Founded in the UK in 2016, OnlyFans shot to fame primarily as a platform for adult entertainers, though it also hosts creators from fitness, music, and now, it seems, cricket. Mills, known for his raw pace, was once considered among England’s most exciting T20 prospects. However, his international career has been plagued by frequent injuries. He has represented England in 16 T20Is, taking 14 wickets. (News18 Hindi)
In franchise cricket, Mills has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. RCB picked him up in 2017 (not 2012, as earlier reported) for Rs 12 crore, but he managed just 5 wickets in as many matches. (News18 Hindi)
Mills’ stint with Mumbai Indians in 2022 was more modest with 6 wickets in 5 matches, but he still couldn’t cement his place. At present, Mills is playing for Southern Brave in the ongoing ‘The Hundred’ tournament in England. (News18 Hindi)
Despite the unconventional choice of platform, Mills’ decision signals a growing shift in how athletes are choosing to share their journeys and engage with audiences. Whether fans will accept his cricket-only promise on a platform like OnlyFans remains to be seen; but for now, Mills appears to be breaking certain boundaries. (News18 Hindi)
