STUDENT cricketers from the University of Worcester have described the chance to represent their country in the disability world cup as an honour.

Will Flynn and James Nordin were in the England squad which took part in the tournament, held at several venues across the county.

England took on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan in their games, as well as a match against the Rest of the World team on August 15.

Will, 19, who has finished his first year studying Physical Geography, said: “Playing in this World Series against four other fantastic cricketing nations is just an absolute honour.

“I wouldn’t change it for the world.

“Growing up as a kid you always want to wear the England badge and to do it in front of your home crowd is just truly amazing.

“I’m playing with 15 guys and we are all in this together, so there’s a real team spirit.”

James, who is also 19 said: “It’s an opportunity I also thought I was never going to get with the condition I have so to go out there and play for England, it’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of.

“I’m so proud and so fortunate to have had this opportunity.”

The pair are on the University’s sports scholarship programme, giving them financial and academic support, as well as access to specialist lifestyle advice, and helping combine studies and elite sport.

Both students praised the University’s plans for an International Inclusive Cricket Centre, which has moved a step forward with the appointment of architects.

They said the facility, providing a new home for elite level, grass roots and recreational players of all abilities and disabilities, would have a positive impact on the game.

Will said: “I think the Centre that is planned here for cricket is an absolutely fantastic idea.

“The University of Worcester has such a high profile with its sports, catering for all abilities and disabilities as well, with facilities like the Arena.

“Having a facility for cricket is going to provide many benefits for the community of Worcester, for all abilities or if you’re disabled. Especially when you’ve got the architects who have designed Lord’s, Edgbaston, all those indoor cricket centres.

“It’s going to be a high class facility and it’s just going to boost the city even more.”