Tymal Mills, the tall left-arm pacer who once stunned India during England’s 2017 home series, is making headlines again — not for his bowling but for his bold digital move. Mills has become the first high-profile cricketer to join OnlyFans, a platform often associated with adult content but now seeking to branch into professional sports.
The 32-year-old, who last played for England in 2023 and once fetched a £1.4 million IPL deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore, says his OnlyFans page will stick strictly to cricket and lifestyle.
“Just to be a thousand per cent clear, there will be no glamour shots,” Mills told The Athletic. “This is all about pure cricket and lifestyle material. It’s uncharted territory, but it’s something I’m excited about.”
Breaking the Stereotypes of OnlyFans
While OnlyFans is best known for adult content, the platform is pivoting towards new domains like sports. Mills joins the likes of tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who already uses the platform for non-adult purposes.
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“There’s no hiding from the fact they are best known for porn,” Mills admitted. “But what I’ll be doing will be far from that. When you lift the lid and speak to them and understand where they want to go and what the potential is, it is exciting.”
By signing up, Mills is trying to reshape perceptions and offer fans a closer look at a cricketer’s real life.
Behind-the-Scenes Access for Cricket Fans
Mills plans to offer live streams, private chats, exclusive footage, and commentary that goes beyond the polished interviews seen on TV.
“I’m going to try to push the envelope and do stuff that hasn’t been done before,” Mills said. “Players speak before and after games in the media, but it’s often manicured, generic stuff. I can use this platform to talk about what I’m thinking and use footage and images to illustrate the good and bad of life as a cricketer.” His OnlyFans page will be free to subscribe to, but Mills says some premium content will be behind a paywall.
“I’m not looking to get rich off the back of the platform,” he said. “People won’t be asked to break the bank. I’m going to try to find that balance when putting a value to it.”
From Essex to Franchise Fame
Mills began his career with Essex before switching to Sussex in 2014. Known for his express pace, he was once one of the fastest bowlers in England until back injuries curtailed his red-ball career.
He debuted for England in 2016 and has played 16 T20Is since. In 2017, he was bought by RCB in the IPL for a record sum. That same year, Mills wrote columns for a UK publication and donated all earnings to a charity in memory of his late Sussex teammate Matt Hobden.
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He now plays for Southern Brave in The Hundred, a tournament he praises.
“This is the fifth season of the competition, and it has been awesome,” Mills said. “All the players have loved playing in it, and the crowds have been really good. Now we all want to impress the new owners this year.”
England Comeback Unlikely, But No Regrets
Although he’s still active in franchise cricket, Mills admits a return to international cricket is unlikely.
“That ship might have sailed,” he said. “I haven’t played for England as much as I would have liked. I was injured a lot when I was younger and probably missed out on opportunities. But the last few years I’ve stayed fit and played a lot of games and done well.”
“It doesn’t feel like I’m overly close to the setup. I’m at peace with that.”
As Mills continues his journey on the field, he hopes to open new doors off it. His action might encourage more players to sign up with OnlyFans so that fans can get uncensored access to their world.
By venturing into uncharted territory, Mills is altering the way athletes interact with their fans rather than merely rebranding a platform.
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