Results on the pitch might not have gone according to plan, but Tooting’s Hassan Khan admits England visually impaired cricket team’s series against India was still a success.

England failed to win a single game in the series against reigning T20 and One-Day world champions India, in which they played three games in each format.

One of those T20 games was played at the Oval which was attended by around 300 people, arguably the best support England have had during a home series.

And despite England failing to defeat India for the first time since 2002, 28-year-old Khan believes there were many positives from their performances.

“To come off the field at the Oval and to hear the applause and cheers we got was outstanding,” said Khan.

“I believe we broke a barrier where people believe the game is big in India and Pakistan, but with the right advertising we've shown we can pull in the crowds.

"It was the best supported series I've played in at home and it made me feel like a celebrity.

“I think the performances were exceptional despite the results and we have never pushed India as far as we have in this series.

"To see some of my colleagues who have been playing the game for a while and the young guys to flourish in the way that we have has been outstanding.

"I'm so excited to see where we can go with this."

After missing out on the starting XI for the first two ODIs, Khan was selected for the remaining fixtures as England ran India close.

And the London Metro star was keen to praise the impact of head coach Ross Hunter and assistant Jon Cook in what they have done for England since taking the reins.

"Once I made the T20 team at the Oval I feel like I’ve showed what I can bring to the side in terms of my fielding and with the bat and I think I’ve done well,” he added.

"My fielding's always been my strongest asset, it was just a case of showing the new coaches how many runs I could save. I enjoy batting and I just need a chance to show what I can do.

"In blind cricket it's crucial to be an all rounder and bowling is something I am desperate to work on."

"Ross and Jon Cook have brought something new to blind cricket. They have given us the freedom to be ourselves, to play cricket in a fearless manner.

"They are extremely supportive even to those lads who haven't been able to play. They're two people who really want the game to improve."

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