“I first started playing cricket when I was five and when I got to an older age I played two years above my age,” said Pyle.
“Now, I have forgotten about the bullies and I am playing cricket again. I’m proud, everyone’s proud of me.”
Pyle also starred for Sussex last summer, scoring 162 runs in a match against Surrey, while he played in the televised final of the 2023 Disability Premier League.
“Super 1s has been amazing for me, it’s a good experience,” said Pyle. “I want other kids to be able to look up to me and, hopefully, play for England soon.”
Outside of cricket, Pyle is studying a RHS level two certificate in Horticulture at Brinsbury College in Pulborough, Sussex.
Pyle’s aim is to get further opportunities in the sport, as well as continuing with his coaching and school work.
His message to anyone with a disability who has not tried a sport that they want to is to give it a go and allow themselves the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport.
“Continue what you are doing,” said Pyle. “If you are struggling, if you don’t want to play cricket or do anything, just take a breath and come back in the next session. Hopefully, you will feel better and you will enjoy it.
“I don’t really like seeing people with a disability struggling, I just want them to be happy and do what they do.”
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