#4 Dietmar Hamann - Cricket
Anyone who follows Didi Hamann on Twitter will know that the German absolutely loves cricket. The former midfielder fell in love with the game during his time at Liverpool when he witnessed the 2005 Ashes series.
Indeed, he loves the game so much now that about half of his tweets are about the gentlemen’s game. His analysis of the game is also brilliant as he has shown on Twitter over the years.
When asked about how he became such an aficionado of the game, he said, “I’ve been a big fan since I’ve been in England. I watched the Ashes in 2005 and that’s what really caught my imagination. I’ve been to a few games throughout the years and met a few players. The whole sport is just great. It’s a game of skill as well as a strategy – especially Tests. That’s why I enjoy watching it so much.”
He also added that football could learn a thing or two about the spirit of sportsmanship from cricket.
"Cricketers play the game in the right spirit. They clap hundreds and appreciate what the opposition do. Footballers shake hands at the end, but there’s just not as much spirit in the game. Everyone should shake everyone’s hands.”
However, his love for the game cost him £288,400 as he gambled his way into a mess from which he eventually came out. All’s well that ends well it seems.
