One of our T Level Business and Management students, Luke, has shone outside the classroom by being part of the Somerset Disabled Cricket Club who have just been crowned National Champions in the D40 Pursuit Title after a 3-wicket win over Middlesex at Corsham Cricket Club last month.

The final was a rain-reduced, 25-over match played at Corsham in Wiltshire. Somerset Disabled CC won the toss and elected to bowl, bowling the opposition out for 108 runs. Luke took an impressive three wickets as part of an outstanding all-round team fielding performance. Somerset then chased down the target with just two balls to spare in a nail-biting finish! This fantastic achievement even received recognition on BBC Points West Breakfast, highlighting the team’s success.

Luke has been playing cricket for 3 years for both Lympsham and Belvedere Cricket Club, and Somerset Disabled Cricket Club, during this he has been working towards the D40 Pursuit Title which is a county-level National championship for the top domestic cricket players with physical, learning disabilities or hearing loss.

Luke shared why he loves cricket, saying, “2 years ago, I had 4 operations on both my legs and feet which meant I had a lengthy recovery time of 6 months and am still continuing physio, but the thought of getting back on the field kept me going. Cricket is a sport I can play with friends and compete against able-bodied people on a level playing field which I enjoy, and I also find the statistics side of the game interesting with the aim to improve my levels year on year.”

Luke encourages anyone considering getting involved with clubs or sports outside of college to do it, “I enjoy the banter and encouragement of my teammates. It has given me lifelong connections and relationships, and being involved in a club teaches you to be part of a team and a community.”

A huge well done to Luke and the team for this incredible win, and we look forward to hearing about your future achievements in the cricket field.

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