LONDON: The Australian Men’s Mixed Disability team will tour England for a T20I series in 2027, marking the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes.
The dates for the series are yet to be confirmed. The two Mixed Disability sides will be taking each other on for the first time.
The series will be part of the 2027 Ashes summer which will feature men’s and women’s contests.
Head of Disability Cricket Ian Martin said: “It really signals the next step of Mixed Disability Cricket to be able to introduce an Ashes, it’s a hugely meaningful progression for the game.
“All cricket fans understand the importance of an Ashes series. England v Australia is for so many the peak of the game and I’m delighted that our Men’s Mixed Disability squad will get a chance to compete in such a series.
James Allsopp, Cricket Australia Chief of Cricket, said: “We’re excited to align with other nations’ cricket boards in fielding Mixed Disability teams, and have followed England’s and India’s series with interest the past two years.
“The National Cricket Inclusion Championships in Ballarat next January will be an important part of the selection process for the Mixed Disability Ashes, including our first feature match in the format.
Agencies