Sussex Quintet selected in 2026 DPL

Sussex Quintet Selected in Disability Premier League Draft

Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that five Sussex players have been selected in the inaugural Disability Premier League Draft, held at the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough last week. 

Liam O’Brien, Alfie Pyle and Owen Piper were all drafted to the Tridents, while Jake Vosloo will represent the Hawks and Elliot Brown has been selected by the Black Cats.

The announcement comes after news earlier this week that Alfie Pyle, Jake Vosloo and Liam O’Brien have earned selection for the England Men’s Mixed Disability team, who will tour India in January next year.

The Disability Premier League is set to return next summer, marking an important milestone for disability cricket in England. 

The competition will bring together the country’s leading disabled cricketers, providing a high-performance environment and increased opportunities for players to showcase their talent on a national stage.

Fixtures in the inaugural season will take place on 7 June, 5 July, 6 September and 17 September, with players representing their franchise teams across a series of competitive match days.

Sussex Cricket Foundation's Disability Cricket Manager, Tom Belcher, said: “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding achievements, hard work and dedication demonstrated by each of these talented individuals. Sussex Cricket Foundation’s Disability Pathway continues to maintain its recognition as a nationally leading disability pathway. 

“Celebrating the success of these 5 players retained within this year’s DPL draft and 3 international players head on tour to India, representing England in the Mixed Disability IT20, five-game series”. 

Everyone at Sussex Cricket congratulates Liam, Alfie, Owen, Jake and Elliot on their selections and wishes them the very best for the upcoming Disability Premier League season.

Save the date - Sussex Cricket will host the Mixed Disability Sharks 1st XI vs Hampshire at the 1st Central County Ground on Sunday 17th May, 2026, following our annual DIScoverABILITY Day on Friday 15th May 2026.