England Men’s Blind Cricket Team is getting ready for the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Blind Games 2023. Photographer Ian Rice recently attended the men’s team’s training session to capture the action as they prepare to compete. Held at the ECB’s National Performance Centre at Loughborough University, Captain Ed Hossell and the team prepare for the World Blind Games 2023. Splitting into two teams for the day’s practice session, the players prepare for their first game against Australia.
Photographer and disability advocate Ian Rice used the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary on his NIKON Z9 using the NIKON FTZ Adapter to capture the training session. The lens features a Dual Action Zoom allows the focal length to be changed by either rotating the zoom ring for precise control, or push and pulling the front optic for rapid focal length changes when shooting fast paced action. The SIGMA TC-1401 and TC-2001 teleconverters can be purchased separately to increase the focal even further.
The lens is part of the Contemporary line of SIGMA lenses, and has been designed to be as lightweight as possible without compromising on optical performance. Its built-in optical stabilisation reduces camera shake and can be set to a panning mode (Mode 2), ideal for following subject across a cricket field. The lens also features a water and oil-repellent coating on the front optic that prevents water and oil from sticking to the lens surface, making it easy to clean so you don’t miss any action.
19 August, King Edward’s School, England v Australia (1pm)
20 August, King Edward’s School, England v Australia (11am)
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