The inaugural Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup has brought inspiring stories of resilience and determination to the forefront, as visually impaired women from across India showcase their talent on the international stage.
The six-team tournament, featuring India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the USA, began on November 11 in Delhi and later moved to Bengaluru. The knockout stage is now underway in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital.
India’s 16-member squad, representing nine states including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Assam, and Bihar, reflects the diversity and strength of the nation’s cricketing talent. Many of these players hail from rural areas, farming families, and small-town hostels and were introduced to the game only in recent years through teachers, community initiatives, and disability support organizations.
Most of the players are from rural backgrounds,” said team manager Shika Shetty. “At first, language and cultural barriers made it difficult to introduce the sport, and convincing families to support the players was another challenge. But today, they’re competing proudly at the world level.
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