HILLINGDON’S Matt Page says England’s Visually Impaired Cricket team don’t fear anyone as they prepare to head out to the Blind World Cup.
Page is part of a 17-man squad that will head to South Africa in November to take on the best teams from around the globe, starting with Sri Lanka on November 27.
The 24-year-old, who has Stargardt Disease, has been playing visually impaired cricket for eight years and is hoping to make a real impact at the tournament.
However, with the likes of India and Pakistan also vying for the title of world champions, Page knows it is going to be a tough task.
But the Brunel University student sees no reason why England can’t make history and claim their first-ever Blind World Cup.
“We only meet up once a month and we do our training out of that time, so it can be difficult to find your rhythm with each other sometimes,” said Page.
“I don’t really fear any opposition. You’ve got to be the aggressor and be confident in your own abilities and the abilities of your teammates.”
Page isn’t the only West Londonstar heading out to South Africa as 48-year-old Amit Amin from Ealing is also set to play a role.
The ECB is an inclusive organisation providing support and a pathway for disability cricket from grassroots to elite. Follow the England Visually Impaired Squad in South Africa at www.ecb.co.uk
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