Jamaican sprint sensation, Usain Bolt, has confirmed that he will not feature in this year’s Big Bash Twenty20 League and that he was considering a switch to cricket or football, after the Olympics in 2016.
The 26-year-old, had held talks with Shane Warne’s Melbourne Stars in October.
His agent, Ricky Simms told BBC Sport: “Usain is currently an athlete focused on his preparations for the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.
“He may try his hand at cricket or football when he retires from running but that would be after 2016.” Play media
Bolt, who successfully defended his 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay crowns at the London Olympics, grew up in cricket-mad Jamaica, but ended up embracing athletics.
However, Simms has denied that Bolt is close to agreeing any deal.
“I met with the Melbourne Stars in October and told them Usain is not available to play cricket this year.”
Melbourne Stars media manager Jess Cook, however confirmed they held talks, which were not successful. Although he intimated they would try again.
“From our end this has been done and dusted since mid-October,” she told BBC Sport.
“We had lengthy discussions with Bolt’s management from June to August but his training schedule ahead of the World Championships unfortunately wouldn’t allow him to be involved with the Stars this summer.
“We will remain close to Bolt and explore it again next season.”
A die-hard Manchester United fan, Bolt describes himself as an all-rounder, and readily confesses his love for football.
“I always wanted to try to play soccer,” he said. “Maybe at the end of my career. It would be something that I would love to try.”
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