THE INTELLECTUAL disability (ID) Australian Ashes team lost 7-1 in their recent series against the English ID team this month.
Although it was not the result they were looking for, they did win a match against England for the first time in seven years.
Australia’s ID Ashes team coach Nathan Dodd said it was quite the spectacle for the team and fans.
“The standout moment was defending 124 and winning by a single run off the last ball in a T20 international match under the lights,” the Glasshouse Country local said.
“It was a fantastic moment for a lot of people.”
Despite the convincing loss, Dodd said the team’s overall improvement was recognised by most, including the English team and Cricket Australia, but they should have performed a bit better.
“Realistically we should have won another couple of games with a bit of luck,” he said.
As for the team moral, coach Dodd said the team bonded strongly alongside the new players they had starting this year.
“The guys got along great considering there were many new faces,” he said.
“I have no doubt some more lifelong friendships have been made.”