18 year old Tommy Lamb has gone for a walk on one of the most impressive trips from England to Australia, completely unassisted by an aeroplane. It was no small feat, and he undertook an equally impressive 125-day odyssey in the process. His inspiration? An insatiable thirst to see the iconic Ashes series between England and Australia. With Australia now 3-1 up in the series, Lamb hopes to make the last Test in Sydney.
Tommy Lamb embarked on this extraordinary expedition with a singular purpose: to experience the excitement of one of cricket’s most prestigious tournaments. He chronicled his four-year trek in thorough, fascinating detail. It has seized imaginations for the sheer length of the proposal and the stubbornness it embodies. Lamb has told us about the bumps and victories along the course of his 125-day journey. He thinks you’ll enjoy engaging in this exciting 2-day Test match.
As part of his adventure, Lamb successfully reached Melbourne just in time to attend the highly anticipated boxing day Test. He perfectly put it, calling the event “bonkers,” a demonstration of the electric atmosphere that comes along with a high stakes match as the USA vs. Time spent at the boxing day Test only doubled down on his enthusiasm ahead of the decider in Sydney.
Lamb’s story, one of determination and resilience, inspired an international following of cricket fans and adventurers to protest with him, winning the admiration of BBC programme “Stumped” and more. The release date of the 26-minute-long episode is January 3, 2026. It includes personal reflections and analysis from some of the world’s most celebrated sports broadcasters including Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma. Visitors from outside the UK should be able to see the episode streaming on the BBC website.
To accompany his story, a photo of Tommy Lamb in mid travel is included. That image tells the story of his journey and it’s a testament to his commitment and love for the game of cricket.
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