Lancashire Cricket Board: From North Trafford to Tri-Nations Champions

From North Trafford to Tri-Nations Champions
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Dipesh Asher on 22/11/2011 13:06:00

LCB North Trafford Cricket Development Coach, Derek Morgan, is also the England
Learning Disabilities coach. He comes back home with his victorious team being
crowned Tri-Nations Champions.

November saw the fourth series of the Learning Disabilties Tri-Nations
Tournament take place in South Africa between the hosts, holders Australia and
England. Prior to this series Australia have won on all occasions.
Derek was hopeful this England LD squad could break the monoply and they have
done just that!
Ian Martin, ECB National Disabilities Manager, said: "England deserved to be
leaving South Africa with the trophy. We were the best side in the tournament by
a mile. This is the fourth series we have played in. We didn't win a game in
2005 and 2007. It took us until 2009 to win our first match. Four years of hard
work has paid off. I can't put into words what this means. It's quite emotional.
You can't put a price on moments like this."
Well done to Derek and his team on this great achievement.
Match Reports
Match 1: England’s Learning Disabilities team recorded a comfortable
eight-wicket victory over South Africa
Match 2: England\'s Learning Disabilities team made it back-to-back Tri-series
victories win a 37-run triumph over Australia
Match 3: Edwards stars as England seal final spot
Match 4: Edwards sees England home
Final: England LDs crowned champions
Related Links:
*Click to view Derek Morgan\'s interview prior to leaving for South Africa.