England cricketer Tymal Mills prohibited from having OnlyFans logo on bat during The Hundred
England fast bowler Tymal Mills has been prohibited from having an OnlyFans logo on his bat while playing in England's domestic T20 tournament The Hundred.
Mills announced he joined the platform last week and was looking to promote his account while at the crease, but the request has been rejected.
OnlyFans is a subscription website known for hosting adult content but Mills has reassured cricket fans that all his content is "completely safe".
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Various athletes have joined the platform to supplement their earnings.
The left-arm fast bowler said his content would give subscribers "a closer, more personal look into life as a professional cricketer", adding it is "all about sharing my passion with you in a new way".
Mills has not displayed the logo in his two appearances in The Hundred so far this season and he would need permission from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Tymal Mills of Southern Brave in The Hundred. Getty
BBC Sport reports the ECB has rejected the proposal.
"I know exactly what people might think, and what they are best known for. But I'll be putting stuff out that is about cricket, and maybe a little bit of lifestyle content too," Mills said.
"The conversations first started about a year ago, so I read up, held conversations and did my due diligence. I hadn't quite realised how big the company was.
"They're trying to get into football, get Premier League footballers on the platform. They're doing well with smaller sports like surfing and skateboarding, individual sports.
"I'm the first cricketer, and they're trying to get into team sports. It's ground zero in that regard and I'm very excited. I want to be brave."
Other athletes in the UK have been met with resistance from their governing bodies regarding OnlyFans.
In May, a British canoeist was banned from competing and says he is being forced to choose between his Olympic dream and his OnlyFans account.
Kurts Adams Rozentals, who competes in the individual canoe slalom, was suspended in April by governing body Paddle UK following "allegations" about his posts on social media.
Austrlaian athletes including boxers Ebanie Bridges and Cherneka Johnson, as well as motorsport racer Renee Gracie have worn OnlyFans sponsorships during competition.
