Davies , a wicketkeeper-batsman with the county Surrey who has played in 13 limited-overs internationals for England , made his revelations in a newspaper interview with The Daily Telegraph published on Monday . English cricketer Steven Davies makes public announcement about his sexuality . The 24-year - old is the world 's first active professional player to do so . He said he was inspired by the example of gay Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas . Archie Watson scores hat - trick as West Indies beat Netherlands by 215 runs at World Cup .
English cricketer Steven Davies makes public announcement about his sexuality . The 24-year - old is the world 's first active professional player to do so . He said he was inspired by the example of gay Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas . Archie Watson scores hat - trick as West Indies beat Netherlands by 215 runs at World Cup .