The First-Ever Mixed Disability Ashes 2027:
England will host Australia in the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes in 2027, marking a historic milestone in the international expansion of disability cricket. The series will be played as part of England’s 2027 Ashes summer.
- The Mixed Disability Ashes is the first bilateral Ashes cricket series between England and Australia featuring mixed disability men’s teams. It extends the iconic Ashes rivalry to elite cricketers with disabilities, promoting inclusive participation in international cricket.
- Aim is to strengthen inclusive sports, provide elite international competition for cricketers with disabilities, and integrate disability cricket into mainstream global cricket.
- Key Features:
- The inaugural Mixed Disability Ashes will be held in England in 2027 between England and Australia.
- It will be played alongside the Men’s and Women’s Ashes, making all three Ashes formats part of the same season.
- The contest will be played in the T20 International format, with venues and schedule to be announced.
- The series expands the international calendar for mixed disability cricket, following England’s bilateral series with India.
