Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman commended the BCCI for its recent move to provide structured support to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), describing it as a positive step towards creating more opportunities. The BCCI’s initiative includes offering aid for international exposure, home series assistance, and venue access to CABI.
Laxman expressed his appreciation for the BCCI’s efforts, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, opportunity, and empowerment in sports. This collaboration aims to enhance CABI’s capabilities in promoting blind cricket globally by facilitating tournaments and participation in overseas series, thereby expanding the reach of blind cricket.
India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the world stage in recent years, securing multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic Women’s World Cup victory. With the BCCI’s formal support, this legacy is set to be sustained and advanced through structured assistance, ensuring continued growth and recognition for blind cricket.
The partnership between the BCCI and CABI follows constructive discussions led by Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), who has been a key advocate for inclusive growth in cricket. Shah’s engagement with CABI’s leadership, including Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar and Shailender Yadav, has been instrumental in providing the necessary structural backing for blind cricket.
