He added: “I went from joking around in class to captaining a team and lifting a trophy on national TV.
“That moment showed me the power of sport – especially for kids like me who don’t always ‘fit in’.”
Presley told BBC Radio Lancashire: “I’m trying to help Freddie with his legacy of getting cricket on to the school curriculum and just to help people with cricket.
“It’s a very expensive sport, the bat’s over £400, you’ve got about £150 worth of protective gear and on top of that you’ve got your training kit.
“With football all you need is boots and a ball.”
But he said while it’s expensive, he still wanted to encourage and hopefully inspire youngsters to have a go at the sport.
“It’s a challenge and I like challenges,” he said.
Since filming the show, Presley has started working with schools like Blessed Trinity in Burnley and is earning his coaching badges.
“I’m on a mission to carry on Freddie’s legacy,” he said, “bringing cricket into schools and helping young people find confidence through sport.
“No matter where you start, you can change your destination.”
