England physical disability cricketer Liam Thomas has grabbed the world’s attention.

The 22-year-old, who plays for Scholes CC of Cleckheaton in the Central Yorkshire League, showed his resilience as he made a brilliant recovery to field the ball after losing his prosthetic leg while fielding against Pakistan.

The footage of Thomas making the stop on the boundary has gone viral – and it was unusual experience for him too as he is generally recognised as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

Thomas has been chosen as part of the 15-man England Physical Disability side for their international tour and it is his third trip to face Pakistan as he was called up in 2012 as an 18-year-old for the first ever England tour to Dubai and then gained a place in the squad again in 2014.

Huddersfield League disabled cricketer Liam Thomas who will play for England against Pakistan in Dubai
Huddersfield League disabled cricketer Liam Thomas who will play for England against Pakistan in Dubai