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ECB Names Deaf Squad For Ashes Contest - Cricket World
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named the England Deaf squad for the forthcoming tour of Australia in January 2011.
The squad will play one Test match during the Ashes Series for Deaf Cricketers, followed by two One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches as part of a tri-series against Australia and South Africa in Geelong.
England will be looking to win back the trophy currently held by Australia after their last encounter in 2008 ended in a draw. The Ashes Series for Deaf Cricketers date back to the early 1990’s which signalled the start of the May/Craven Trophy for the winners and was the fore runner to the first Deaf World Cup in 1996
George Greenway, James Schofield and Michael Weathersby are all new to the squad and will be making their first trip Down Under, hoping to show captain Umesh Valjee what they are capable of.
Ian Martin, ECB National Disability Cricket Manager said: “Everyone involved in deaf cricket in England is looking forward to the forthcoming series and the challenge that playing against Australia in Australia brings. The last Ashes series for Deaf Cricketers was very close and we are looking forward to a well fought contest. We are also looking forward to the Tri Series involving South Africa, whom we have not faced for a few years. We have some new faces in the squad and a new, but experienced coaching team with the opportunity to bring two titles home. The squad are well prepared and ready for the challenges that lie ahead.”
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named the England Deaf squad for the forthcoming tour of Australia in January 2011.
The squad will play one Test match during the Ashes Series for Deaf Cricketers, followed by two One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches as part of a tri-series against Australia and South Africa in Geelong.
England will be looking to win back the trophy currently held by Australia after their last encounter in 2008 ended in a draw. The Ashes Series for Deaf Cricketers date back to the early 1990’s which signalled the start of the May/Craven Trophy for the winners and was the fore runner to the first Deaf World Cup in 1996
George Greenway, James Schofield and Michael Weathersby are all new to the squad and will be making their first trip Down Under, hoping to show captain Umesh Valjee what they are capable of.
Ian Martin, ECB National Disability Cricket Manager said: “Everyone involved in deaf cricket in England is looking forward to the forthcoming series and the challenge that playing against Australia in Australia brings. The last Ashes series for Deaf Cricketers was very close and we are looking forward to a well fought contest. We are also looking forward to the Tri Series involving South Africa, whom we have not faced for a few years. We have some new faces in the squad and a new, but experienced coaching team with the opportunity to bring two titles home. The squad are well prepared and ready for the challenges that lie ahead.”