LEIGH’S Callum Flynn admits he is still getting to grips with the tag of being a history maker following England’s victory in the first ever international tournament in physical disability cricket’s history.

Flynn was part of the 15-man squad which won the inaugural Red Cross International T20 Tournament for people with Physical Disabilities in Bangladesh last month.

The 20-year-old, who plays for Swinton Moorside CC, had previously been a part of the England team which lost their only two international series against Pakistan in 2012 and 2014.

But he helped turn that statistic on its head as England recovered from losing their opening game against Bangladesh to beat India, Pakistan and Afghanistan in the group stages before getting the better of Pakistan once more in the final.

Flynn himself played a starring role, picking up the Best Batsman and Player of the Tournament awards – although he was quick to pinpoint the efforts of the entire team.

“It was massive, we have been on two tours before but never at a tournament with so many other countries,” said Flynn, who attends Myerscough College in Preston.

“We did not know what to expect really but the main thing was controlling what we could control and that’s what we did.

“The first game I think it was a case of getting used to the conditions and then after that I’d say we dominated and played almost four perfect games.

“We have got a good team spirit. We are quite a young squad but everyone is trying to go their best for the team. It’s probably the best team spirit I’ve ever seen within the team.

“I went back to university this week, it’s strange, I think it’s still all sinking in what we did. It’s when I’m on my own and I have time to reflect, it all just seems a little bit surreal.”

Having started the tournament with a 14-run defeat to Bangladesh, there was then no stopping the Three Lions as they marched to the title.

Flynn was in particularly impressive form with the bat, including hitting an unbeaten 45 off 29 balls as England beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the final.

And the right-hander admitted he had been delighted to chip in for the team on the big stage.

“It was probably about time that I did something. Luckily it came off for me there. I think I scored 189 runs over the five games including a 50,” he added.

“Personally, I just wanted to do my best for the team. I’m vice captain so I was looking to take a bit more ownership and try to lead from the front a bit and I think I did that.

“I’ve been on three tours now, the first two tours I did not perform as well as I should have done. I just wanted to enjoy it this time around.”

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