ENGLAND and Kent all-rounder Sam Billings says the cricket community need to do more to protect themselves against harmful sun damage.
The 31-year-old wicketkeeper has revealed he had two operations to remove a malignant melanoma that was 0.6mm deep on his chest. The England man now wants to use the experience to warn others to be more diligent and book in regular check skin check-ups.
“I’d like to see everyone in cricket working together: the sun is out, so let’s protect ourselves,” said Billings. “I’m not just talking about the pro game, it...
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