Cullompton CC's Brendon Parr has been named the Lord's Taverners Disability Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

The award, now in its eighth year, showcases the development and contribution of disability cricketers to the wider game. It is presented to an individual not just for performances on the pitch, but also work off the field to further develop opportunities and raise awareness of disability cricket.

Parr has had a fantastic year representing both Pirates in the Disability Premier League (DPL) and England's Physical Disability (PD) squad.

In the DPL, Brendon recorded a 384-run haul across the group games, coming at an average of 76.8 and an eye-watering strike rate of 167.69, including an unbeaten 61-ball 103 in the final group game against the Tridents. Brendon and Pirates went on to win the DPL title at Sophia Gardens in September.

His year has also included impressive touring performances with the England PD side in India earlier this year.

Speaking on his accolade, Brendon reflected on a successful year:

"It's been an incredible season: league and cup wins with Cullompton CC, being part of the winning Pirates side, being named DPL Player of the Tournament and now this. 2024 will certainly be a year to remember for me!

"Preparations have already started to make 2025 just as successful, with an overseas tour with the England PD squad potentially on the cards."

Parr becomes the third Devonian to be named Disability Cricketer of the Year, with North Devon CC's Dan Bowser claiming the title in 2020 and Paignton CC's Stephen George receiving the England Disability Cricketer of the Year award in 2014, both of whom were part of the Pirates side who won the DPL this season.