Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, celebrated Republic Day by hosting the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind at his residence in New Delhi. The team was honored for their victory at the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind in 2025. Justice Surya Kant and his wife, Savitha Surya, warmly welcomed the players and officials, recognizing their dedication and resilience.
The interaction highlighted the team’s historic achievement in Indian sport and inclusive excellence. Justice Surya Kant praised the players for their perseverance, discipline, and sportsmanship, emphasizing the true spirit of the game. He engaged in discussions about cricket with Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Chairman of Cricket for the Blind in India, showcasing his passion and knowledge of the sport.
Expressing his enthusiasm for cricket, Justice Surya Kant proposed a friendly match between the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team and the judges of the Supreme Court. This initiative aims to promote camaraderie and shared sporting joy. The event symbolized values of equality, opportunity, and inclusion, aligning with the spirit of the Constitution and honoring the cricketers’ courage and excellence.
The Indian women’s blind cricket team made history on November 23, 2025, by clinching the T20 World Cup title in Colombo. Their victory over Nepal in the final marked a significant milestone in their sporting journey.
