The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has revealed that the Indian team will commence a training camp in Delhi from July 26. This camp aims to prepare the team for the upcoming Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England scheduled from August 5 to August 19. The training will be held at Chhawla, near Dwarka in New Delhi.
The seven-match IT20 series will kick off with the first two games at OurCoop County Ground, Derby, on August 5 and August 7. Subsequently, the series will progress to Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester, for the third match on August 9. The fourth game is set to take place at the County Ground, Hove, on August 12. The series will then move to Arundel for the fifth and sixth matches on August 15 and August 16, culminating with the seventh and final IT20 at Lord’s Cricket Ground on August 19, all matches starting at 2:30 PM local time.
The support team for the England tour includes notable individuals such as Rohit Jhalani, a former Rajasthan Ranji captain, serving as Head Coach, along with other key roles like Coach, Fielding Coach, Strength & Conditioning, and Physio. DCCI Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan expressed confidence in the team’s ability to compete with determination and uphold the spirit of inclusive cricket on the international stage.
Ravi Kant Chauhan further extended best wishes to the players and support staff for a successful tour of England, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming series. The DCCI acknowledged ICC Chairman Jay Shah for his continuous backing of differently-abled cricket in India and appreciated the support from Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley for facilitating the national training camp in Delhi, crucial for the team’s preparations.
