Former Glamorgan and Leicestershire paceman Roman Walker has swapped the cricket pitch for the darts oche. After a six‑year first‑class stint that included 53 wickets and a memorable 5‑24 spell against India, the 25‑year‑old now competes in the Central England Darts League. Walker says the mental discipline from cricket gives him an edge in the sport.

Leaving Leicestershire at the end of his 2025 contract, Walker struggled with the loss of professional routine but found freedom in a local social‑club league. He credits his minor‑counties work for Shropshire and the camaraderie of Monday‑night matches for sharpening his aim. The transition underscores how transferable skills can revive a career after elite sport.

Ambitious yet realistic, Walker targets a PDC Tour card within the next decade, noting a recent UK Open qualifier run that left him three games short. He acknowledges opponents’ higher averages but remains confident, citing steady improvement each practice session. Walker’s journey illustrates that a former county bowler can reinvent himself and compete seriously in darts.