Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) star Tymal Mills made headlines by becoming the first cricketer to join OnlyFans few days back. The platform is widely known for adult content, but Mills' venture into the space has already faced a significant hurdle. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has prohibited him from displaying the OnlyFans logo on his bat while playing in The Hundred tournament.
Tymal Mills refrained from promoting OnlyFans in The Hundred
BBC Sport reported that the ECB's decision stems from the belief that the website's reputation is not consistent with the "family-friendly nature of The Hundred." Although Mills clarified that his account would not feature explicit content, the board maintained its firm stance. Consequently, the 33-year-old pacer played in Southern Brave's opening matches of the 2025 season without the logo on his bat, and he has reportedly chosen to comply with the ruling.
In an earlier interview with The Athletic, Mills shed light on the purpose of his OnlyFans account. He explained that his page would focus purely on cricket and lifestyle content, offering fans an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a professional cricketer. Mills expressed his desire to move away from what he described as "manicured" and "generic" media interviews.
“This is all about pure cricket and lifestyle material. It’s uncharted territory but something I’m really excited about,” Mills hadd said.
He further revealed that most subscriptions to his page will be free, with content including personal thoughts, exclusive footage, and candid moments from his cricketing journey. Despite the recent off-field controversy surrounding his OnlyFans account, Tymal Mills delivered a stellar performance for Southern Brave in their opening match against Manchester Originals. He was instrumental in his team's victory, taking three wickets for just 22 runs and scoring a crucial six runs with the bat. Mills has a history of success in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having played for both Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Across 10 matches, he has taken 11 wickets. His talent for pace and death-bowling was recognised in the 2017 IPL auction, where RCB acquired him for a significant Rs 12 crore.