The Cricket Regret Of A Love Island Winner | Max Morley

Close of Play · May 13, 2026 · 1h 1m

What happens when the cricket dream suddenly changes direction?

This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and Ashes winner Geraint Jones are joined by Max Morley — a former Durham cricketer who went from sharing the changing rooms with Ben Stokes to winning Love Island.

Max opens up on:

being released by Durham

the regrets he still carries about cricket

confidence and rejection in professional sport

dressing room culture

social media and fame

the road not taken

Plus:

Kevin Pietersen and cricket personalities

IPL superstar culture

Marcus North and England selection

county cricket storylines…