The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), underlining its commitment to inclusive growth and greater opportunities across Indian cricket on Saturday (Feb 21).&nbsp;India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. Recognising these achievements and the challenges faced by blind cricketers, the BCCI has committed to extending support to both the Men’s and Women’s National Teams.&nbsp;The initiative reflects the importance of inclusive growth in cricket, an approach that ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah has advocated during his tenure as BCCI Honorary Secretary and continues to support in his role at the ICC.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;As part of this initiative, the BCCI will provide assistance in the following areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>International exposure:Provision of international travel for two overseas tournaments annually for both the Men’s and Women’s teams.</li><li>Home series support: Provision of accommodation for home and visiting teams during bilateral series hosted in India.</li><li>Venue access:&nbsp;Access to BCCI-affiliated stadia and grounds for domestic and international fixtures, ensuring high-quality playing conditions and professional match environments.</li></ul>&nbsp;BCCI President Mr Mithun Manhas&nbsp;said:&nbsp;“The achievements of India’s visually impaired cricketers are a source of immense pride for the cricketing fraternity. Through this support framework, the BCCI aims to strengthen opportunities, infrastructure and exposure for these athletes. Inclusive growth remains central to our vision for the game. We hope this support will further empower the teams to pursue excellence with confidence and inspire many more to take up the sport. The BCCI remains committed to playing its part in ensuring that cricket continues to be a game for all.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr Devajit Saikia&nbsp;said:&nbsp;“The BCCI remains committed to supporting initiatives that expand access to the game. Extending this support to CABI is an important step in ensuring that visually impaired cricketers have the facilities and assistance needed to compete with confidence both at home and overseas. The opportunity to benefit from BCCI-supported infrastructure and match environments will further enhance their experience and help raise professional standards across blind cricket in India.”&nbsp;The BCCI looks forward to working with CABI in advancing these initiatives and creating greater opportunities for cricket for the blind in India.

India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), underlining its commitment to inclusive growth and greater opportunities across Indian cricket on Saturday (Feb 21). India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. Recognising these achievements and the challenges faced by blind cricketers, the BCCI has committed to extending support to both the Men’s and Women’s National Teams. The initiative reflects the importance of inclusive growth in cricket, an approach that ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah has advocated during his tenure as BCCI Honorary Secretary and continues to support in his role at the ICC. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli As part of this initiative, the BCCI will provide assistance in the following areas: International exposure:Provision of international travel for two overseas tournaments annually for both the Men’s and Women’s teams. Home series support: Provision of accommodation for home and visiting teams during bilateral series hosted in India. Venue access: Access to BCCI-affiliated stadia and grounds for domestic and international fixtures, ensuring high-quality playing conditions and professional match environments. BCCI President Mr Mithun Manhas said: “The achievements of India’s visually impaired cricketers are a source of immense pride for the cricketing fraternity. Through this support framework, the BCCI aims to strengthen opportunities, infrastructure and exposure for these athletes. Inclusive growth remains central to our vision for the game. We hope this support will further empower the teams to pursue excellence with confidence and inspire many more to take up the sport. The BCCI remains committed to playing its part in ensuring that cricket continues to be a game for all.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr Devajit Saikia said: “The BCCI remains committed to supporting initiatives that expand access to the game. Extending this support to CABI is an important step in ensuring that visually impaired cricketers have the facilities and assistance needed to compete with confidence both at home and overseas. The opportunity to benefit from BCCI-supported infrastructure and match environments will further enhance their experience and help raise professional standards across blind cricket in India.” The BCCI looks forward to working with CABI in advancing these initiatives and creating greater opportunities for cricket for the blind in India.

India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph.&nbsp;

BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India; includes international exposure, home series

The Indian blind cricket team left for the United Arab Emirates Saturday to take part in the World Cup after failing to secure permission to play in neighbouring Pakistan.

India had been due to play archrivals Pakistan, who they beat in the 2014 Blind Cricket World Cup final, in Faisalabad on Monday.

But instead Pakistan has arranged for India&#39;s games to be played in Ajman and Sharjah in the UAE because of tense relations between the nuclear-armed countries.

The fifth edition of the tournament starts Sunday and ends on January 21, with Australia and the West Indies also to be based in UAE due to security concerns.

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) told AFP it had to make the last-minute schedule change because the Indian government did not respond to its request for permission to go to Pakistan.

&quot;We are yet to receive any official communication from them. Till they write to us we are not allowed to go. So all our matches are shifted to Dubai (Ajman),&quot; CABI president G K Mahantesh said.

&quot;If we reach the final then it will be shifted from Lahore to Sharjah,&quot; he said late Friday before leaving with the team.

Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) expressed disappointment over the Indian foreign ministry&#39;s silence on the event.

India and Pakistan&#39;s senior cricket teams have not played a bilateral series since 2013 because of the tense political climate.

However Pakistan&#39;s blind cricket team travelled to India for last year&#39;s inaugural Twenty20 World Cup that was won by the host nation.

India won the 50-over World Cup for the Blind in 2014 in Cape Town, beating Pakistan in the final.

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The fifth edition of the World Cup starts from Sunday and will end on January 21

The Indian blind cricket team left for the United Arab Emirates Saturday to take part in the World Cup after failing to secure permission to play in neighbouring Pakistan. India had been due to play archrivals Pakistan, who they beat in the 2014 Blind Cricket World Cup final, in Faisalabad on Monday. But instead Pakistan has arranged for India's games to be played in Ajman and Sharjah in the UAE because of tense relations between the nuclear-armed countries. The fifth edition of the tournament starts Sunday and ends on January 21, with Australia and the West Indies also to be based in UAE due to security concerns. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) told AFP it had to make the last-minute schedule change because the Indian government did not respond to its request for permission to go to Pakistan. "We are yet to receive any official communication from them. Till they write to us we are not allowed to go. So all our matches are shifted to Dubai (Ajman)," CABI president G K Mahantesh said. "If we reach the final then it will be shifted from Lahore to Sharjah," he said late Friday before leaving with the team. Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) expressed disappointment over the Indian foreign ministry's silence on the event. India and Pakistan's senior cricket teams have not played a bilateral series since 2013 because of the tense political climate. However Pakistan's blind cricket team travelled to India for last year's inaugural Twenty20 World Cup that was won by the host nation. India won the 50-over World Cup for the Blind in 2014 in Cape Town, beating Pakistan in the final.

Indian blind cricket team leaves for UAE owing to last-minute schedule change

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BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India; includes international exposure, home series

Indian blind cricket team leaves for UAE owing to last-minute schedule change