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Ed Hossell will captain England Men Visually Impaired in the 2024 VI Ashes in Australia this winter.
England Men’s Visually Impaired (VI) team have announced their 15-player squad for the Visually Impaired Ashes due to be held in Australia in November this year.
In what will be the fifth Men’s Visually Impaired Ashes Series, England Men’s VI team will be aiming to retain the Ashes having won the last tournament in Adelaide back in 2016.
England Men’s Visually Impaired squad
Moshfique Ahmed
Matt Dean
Nathan Foy
Mo Ghalib
Justin Hollingsworth
Sam Hoskin
Ed Hossell (Captain)
Rory Hossell
David Howells
Nathan Jameson
Mo Khatri
Matt Paige
Andy Powers
Luke Sugg
Mark Turnham
The series will consist of three One Day Internationals and five IT20 fixtures throughout November.
England Men’s VI Head Coach, Tom Lister, said: “As we prepare for the upcoming Men’s Visually Impaired Ashes Series, our team is focused and determined to showcase the strength and resilience that defines us as a squad.
“We’ve had some incredibly strong performances over the last decade against Australia, regaining the Ashes in 2012 and then retaining them again in 2016 means we’re coming in from a strong position.
“It’s always a good challenge when facing the Aussies so we’re looking forward to a competitive and inspiring series, demonstrating the incredible talent within visually impaired sport.”
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