England Men and England Women squads announced for World Blind Games

England Men's and England Women's Blind teams have announced their squads for the World Blind Games.

The games are taking place in Birmingham throughout August, and the competition marks a debut for the England Women’s Blind team.

England Men's Blind Team

Ed Hossell (cap)
Moshfique Ahmed
Asif Ali
Matt Dean
Nathan Foy
Muhammad Ghalib
Sam Hoskin
Rory Hossell
David Howells
Nathan Jameson
Gareth Jones
Mohamed Khatri
Matthew Page
Luke Sugg
Mark Turnham

England Women's Blind Team

Kathryn Jelfs-White (cap)
Leanne Harvey
Georgie Ridgway
Laura Brooks
Helen Lawson
Seyma Begum
Hannah Young
Alison Heasman
Theresa Robberts
Jess Lowe
Atia Aslam
Sharnie Mabey
Minerva Ainsworth
Camille Elliott-Kamara
Heidi Linegar

Head Coach of the England Men's Blind team, Tom Lister, said: "It's hugely exciting to name our squad for the World Blind Games. Playing an event on home soil is always that bit more exciting and we can't wait to get out there as a group. We're really keen to showcase Blind Cricket and it's an exciting platform for our game and for our playing group."

Performance Manager, England Disabilities, Jane Powell, added: "It's a huge step forward for us to have England Women's Blind team playing for the first time. The squad are really excited and they're proud to be the first group representing women's disability cricket at this level."

Tickets for the men's and women's final at Edgbaston are available to buy here:

IBSA World Blind Games 2023: Men’s Cricket Fixtures

20 August, King Edward’s School, England v Australia (11am)

20 August, King Edward’s School, India v Pakistan (3pm)

21 August, King Edward’s School, England v Bangladesh (11am)

21 August, King Edward’s School, India v Australia (3pm)

22 August, Tally Ho CC, England v India (11am)

22 August, Tally Ho CC, Pakistan v Bangladesh (3pm)

23 August, King Edward’s School, Australia v Pakistan (10.30am)

23 August, King Edward’s School, India v Bangladesh (3pm)

24 August, King Edward’s School, England v Pakistan (10.30am)

24 August, King Edward’s School, Australia v Bangladesh (3pm)

25 August, Tally Ho CC, Group 2nd Place v Group 3rd Place (1pm)

26 August, Edgbaston, Group Winner v SF Winner (3.30pm)

IBSA World Blind Games 2023: Women’s Cricket Fixtures

19 August, King Edward’s School, England v Australia (1pm)

20 August, King Edward’s School P2, Australia v India (1pm)

21 August, Tally Ho CC, India v England (1pm)

22 August, King Edward’s School, England v Australia (1pm)

23 August, King Edward’s School P2, Australia v India (1pm)

24 August, Tally Ho CC, India v England (1pm)

26 August, Edgbaston, Group Winner v Group Runner-Up (11am)