BCCI backs global roadmap to strengthen cricket for blind | CricTracker

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has expressed sincere appreciation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their historic commitment to the sport.

India’s visually impaired cricketers have been a force to be reckoned with on the global stage over the past decade, winning multiple Men’s World Cup titles since 2012 and securing a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. 

The BCCI has committed to support both the men’s and women’s national teams to strengthen India’s visually impaired cricketers.

The key steps undertaken by the board include provision of international travel and accommodation for two overseas tournaments annually for each team (Men & Women), provision of accommodation for home and visiting teams during bilateral series in India, and exclusive access to BCCI-supported stadiums and grounds for domestic and international fixtures, ensuring world-class playing conditions and professional standards.

The BCCI’s formal backing has ensured that the team’s success sustained and elevated through structured support at the highest level.

“This significant milestone follows a series of constructive discussions led by Mr Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), whose continued advocacy for inclusive growth in cricket has been instrumental in shaping this collaboration,” a release said.

“Mr Shah engaged closely with CABI leadership, including Dr Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar (Chairman) and Mr Shailender Yadav (General Secretary), to ensure that blind cricket receives the structural support it rightfully deserves.

“Mr Jay Shah has consistently emphasised that cricket’s growth must be inclusive and reflective of the spirit of the game. His guidance have helped translate that belief into tangible institutional support, reinforcing India’s role not only as a global cricketing powerhouse, but as a leader in making the sport accessible to all,” it added.

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