Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) held its 16th Annual General Meeting, bringing together state cricket associations from across the country in a landmark gathering that celebrated a historic World Cup triumph and unveiled the most ambitious chapter yet in Indian blind cricket — the Bharat Blind Cricket League (BBCL) 2026.The headline moment of the AGM was the unveiling of the Bharat Blind Cricket League (BBCL) — a mega competitive league slated f…
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Bengaluru, May 14 (IANS) Deepa Academy Bengaluru will take on JSB Ramanagara while Samarthanam Bengaluru will meet Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura in the semifinal matches of Samarthanam Cup 2026 – Karnataka Men’s Cricket Tournament for the Blind in Bengaluru on Friday.The winners of the two matches will meet in the grand finale, which will be played later in the afternoon.The winning team will receive a cash prize of ₹31,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will be awarded ₹21,000 and a t…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has welcomed the recent decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to introduce a structured support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), one of the founding members of DCCI, calling it a landmark step for inclusive growth in Indian cricket. The BCCI on Saturday announced a support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), underlining its com…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former India batter and current head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) VVS Laxman lauded the BCCI’s initiative of announcing structured support for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), calling it a “wonderful step to create greater opportunities.” The BCCI announced a support framework for CABI, underlining its commitment to inclusive growth and greater opportunities across Indian cricket. As part of this initiative, the BCCI will provide assistance…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas and Secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday backed a landmark support system for the men’s and women’s teams coming under the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), calling it a defining step toward inclusive growth in Indian cricket. On Saturday, the BCCI officially announced the structured arrangement for extending institutional backing to both the men’s and women’s national teams — …
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their historic commitment to the development of visually impaired cricketers at the global stage.Over the past decade, India’s visually impaired cricketers have established an extraordinary legacy on the global stage, winning multiple Men’s World Cup titles since 2012 and securing a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup…
Bhubaneshwar, Jan 15 (IANS) The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled will host the Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 from January 17 to 22 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with a total of 18 teams, grouped into five pools, competing in a high-energy battle for the championship.The league matches will commence on January 17 and culminate in the grand final on January 22. The tournament will be formally inaugurated on January 16…
Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) In a moment of immense pride for Karnataka and the nation, the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday felicitated three women cricketers from the state—Deepika T.C. (captain of Indian team), Kavya V., and Kavya N R.—who were part of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind. The felicitation recognised their exceptional contribution to India’s historic World Cup triumph, a landmark achievement that h…
Hubali (Karnataka), Dec 26 (IANS) Maharashtra defeated Rajasthan while Karnataka dominated Kerala in crucial league matches of the 8th edition of the Nagesh Trophy — Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for Blind 2025 at the Railway Sports Ground in Hubali on Friday.Both matches highlighted exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, underscoring the growing talent and competitive spirit in Indian blind cricket.In an exciting league encounter, Maharashtra defeated Rajasthan by three wicket…