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Interview With Guy Walker - Pro Cricket and AFL Prodigy, But Retired By 24

After bursting onto the scene as one of Australia's most promising young fast bowlers, Guy Walker's sporting career was cruelly snatched away from him after he suffered a number of life changing injuries. His career took him to the highs of playing in a World Cup in Dubai and the Big Bash as well as to the AFL, but by the time he was 24 he was forced to step away from his dream.  Guy now hosts The Athlete's Diaries  Podcast, which can be found by clicking  here  or on  Youtube . This is an exclusive interview with Guy Walker, where he bares all about his sporting journey, including the highs and lows he went through and the amazing people he met along the way. As a multi talented athlete growing up, what made you decide to pursue cricket over other sports? Guy Walker: I was the typical kid in Australia playing Cricket & AFL all year until I had to make a choice at 17. I chose cricket after receiving a contract offer from the Victorian Bushrangers. It was a difficult dec