Everyone at Sussex Cricket would like to congratulate Liam O’Brien, Alfie Pyle and Jake Vosloo on their selection for the England Men’s Mixed Disability squad for this summer’s Vitality IT20 series against India. Their inclusion is a testament to their hard work, talent and commitment, and we are proud to see Sussex so strongly represented on the international stage.
It is also fantastic news that the series will visit Hove, with England taking on India at The County Ground on Wednesday 12 August, 14:30 start. The Mixed Disability game continues to go from strength to strength, and the match will provide supporters with a brilliant opportunity to watch the country’s best disability players in action.
Full press release from the England & Wales Cricket Board below.
England Men’s Mixed Disability team have announced their 15-strong squad for this summer’s Vitality Mixed Disability IT20 series against India.
There are three new call-ups, for Antony Clapham, George Greenway and 17-year-old Henry Golding. Lancashire’s Callum Flynn will lead the team, with Liam O’Brien continuing his role as vice-captain.
The series will be available to watch on the ECB website.
Callum Flynn – Lancashire, PD, captain
Angus Brown – Hampshire, PD
Anthony Clapham – Berkshire, PD
James Dixon – Lancashire, Deaf
Chris Edwards – Cheshire, LD
Mohammad Farooq – Middlesex, Deaf
Jonathan Gale – Surrey, LD
George Greenway – Devon, Deaf
Henry Golding – Oxfordshire, LD
Alex Hammond – Hampshire, PD
Ronnie Jackson – Essex, LD
Liam O’Brien – Sussex, PD, vice-captain
Alfie Pyle – Sussex, LD
Henry Wainman – Yorkshire, Deaf
Jake Vosloo – Sussex, PD
Callum Flynn said: "Any time you get selected for England it's an honour, and we're all thrilled about taking part in this series.
"We're building up a pretty good rivalry with India so hopefully we can keep the wins coming this summer, but they're a seriously impressive side and improving every time we come up against them.
"It's fantastic preparation for the Ashes next summer - that's a huge incentive for the whole squad. I'm delighted for Anthony, George and Henry - they've deserved their call-up and I know they'll be relishing the opportunity."
Mixed Disability Vitality IT20 Series
Wednesday August 5: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, OurCoop County Ground, Derby, 14.30
Friday August 7: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, OurCoop County Ground, Derby, 14.30
Sunday August 9: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester, 14.30
Wednesday August 12: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, County Ground, Hove, 14.30
Saturday August 15: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, Arundel, 14.30
Sunday August 16: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, Arundel, 14.30
Wednesday August 19: England Men’s Mixed Disability v India Men’s Mixed Disability, Lord’s, 15.30