Ed Hossell will captain a 15-man squad as the England Men’s Visually Impaired Team travel to Australia this November for a multi-format Ashes series.
Mo Ghalib is the only uncapped player in an experienced squad that will compete in the fifth edition of the VI Ashes, England will be aiming to retain the trophy that they won in Adelaide in 2016.
England Men’s Visually Impaired squad:
B1 (Totally Blind) Players
Moshfique Ahmed (Berkshire Stags & Kent Spitfires)
Nathan Foy (Former Warwickshire Bears)
Sam Hoskin (Berkshire Stags & London Metro)
Mo Khatri (Former Warwickshire Bears)
Mark Turnham (Northants Steelbacks)
B2 & B3 (Partially Sighted) Players
Matt Dean (London Metro)
Mo Ghalib (London Metro)
Justin Hollingsworth (London Metro)
Ed Hossell (Captain, Somerset VICC)
Rory Hossell (Somerset VICC)
David Howells (Northants Steelbacks)
Nathan Jameson (Durham VICC)
Matt Page (Former London Metro)
Andy Powers (Former Warwickshire Bears)
Luke Sugg (Former Warwickshire Bears)
The Ashes series will consist of three One Day and five T20 internationals 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 thee Ashes 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.”