AN undefeated national tournament experience has left Tamworth's Bradley Carriage hungry for more cricket success in the future.
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Lining up in NSW's Blind and Low Vision team at the National Cricket Inclusion Championships (NCIC) in Geelong, Carriage played a vital role in the victories.
Unable to take the field during the tournament due to Geelong's poor air quality, the 18-year-old took on the 12th man responsibilities, earning plenty of applause from team staff.
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Carriage said his efforts were recognised with a special award.
"I was actually given the golden bottle award for being the best 12th man at the tournament," Carriage told the Leader.
"My asthma was really playing up during the tournament because of the bushfire smoke, so while it was disappointing to not get on the field, it was great to feel a part of the team.
"The experience has certainly made me more determined to represent my state again, that's for sure."
A keen fielder, Carriage said he "learned so much" from the week-long tournament.
"It was just such a professional atmosphere," he said.
"All of the guys I played with were just fantastic and so supportive of each other.
"The crowds that came to watch were really nice as well.
"It was so good to go through undefeated and it was just an awesome experience all around."
Carriage said he would now turn his attention to improving his skills for the future.
"From here, I will just keep training and keep trying to get better," he said.
"Cricket is certainly going to be a life-long passion for me now, that's for sure."