Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) also unveiled jerseys (for both men’s and women’s teams) ahead of their debut in IBSA World Games 2023 in Birmingham.The Games are scheduled to be held from August 18 to August 27 and blind cricket has been included in the World Games for the first time.
Speaking on the announcement ahead of World Games, Mr Buse Gowda, President, Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) said, “I am happy and humbled to address my first Press Conference as a president as Indian Women’s and Men’s Cricket Teams are traveling to Birmingham to take part in the IBSA World Games. We are grateful to IBSA for including Cricket for the Blind for the first time in the World Games. This is the best opportunity to the players to represent the country and continue to be the World Champions.”
The Chairman of CABI Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar said that this is the first tournament where both Men’s and Women’s Teams are taking part in the World Games. Indian Men’s team for the blind has won 3 T20 World Cups, 2 ODI World Cups and an Asia Cup in the last 10 years. It is now the turn of the Women’s team along with the Men’s team to keep the country’s Flag flying high in Birmingham.”
Ms Varsha U Captain of Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind expressed her gratitude to CABI for giving the opportunity to lead the team in the historic championship. Mr Ajay Kumar Reddy Captain of Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the Blind spoke on the preparation for the tournament and how the team is excited to play competitive cricket at the IBSA World Games.
Schedule for IBSA World Games 2023, Birmingham
- Indian Men’s Team arrives and sets the stage
On August 14, the Indian men’s team will arrive in Birmingham with a mission to make the nation proud. A day later, on August 15, the team along with their officials, will come together to celebrate India’s Independence Day. The Indian Men’s Team is geared up to play a practice match on the same day
- Indian Women’s Team arrives for IBSA World Games 2023, Birmingham.
On August 17, the spotlight will shine on the Indian women’s team as they arrive at the tournament’s venue.
- Campaigns Kick Off with High-Stake Matches
August 20 will mark a momentous day as both the Indian men’s and women’s teams begin their campaigns. The Indian men’s team will kickstart their journey with a thrilling match against Pakistan, while the Indian women’s team will take on Australia to kick start their campaign.
Indian Men’s Squad for IBSA World Games 2023
Ajay Kumar Reddy Illuri Indian Men’s Squad for IBSA World Games 2023 (Captain)
| 1 | Basappa Waddagol | B1 | – Karnataka |
| 2 | Mohammed Jafar Iqbal | B1 | – Odisha |
| 3 | Maharaja Sivasubramanian | B1 | – Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | Omprakash Pal | B1 | – Madhya Pradesh |
| 5 | Nareshbhai Balubhai Tumda | B1 | – Gujarat |
| 6 | Nilesh Yadav | B1 | – Delhi |
| 7 | Ajay Kumar Reddy Illuri | B2 | – Andhra Pradesh (Captain) |
| 8 | Venkateswara Rao Dunna | B2 | – Andhra Pradesh (Vice-captain) |
| 9 | Pankaj Bhue | B2 | – Odisha |
| 10 | Rambir Singh | B2 | – Haryana |
| 11 | Nakula Badanayak | B2 | – Odisha |
| 12 | Irfan Diwan | B2 | – Delhi |
| 13 | Prakasha Jayaramaiah | B3 | – Karnataka |
| 14 | Sunil Ramesh | B3 | – Karnataka |
| 15 | Deepak Malik | B3 | – Haryana |
| 16 | Durga Rao Tompaki | B3 | – Andhra Pradesh |
| 17 | Dineshbhai Chamaydabhai Rathva | B3 | – Gujarat |
Indian Women’s Squad for IBSA World Games 2023
Varsha U Indian Women’s Squad for IBSA World Games 2023 (Captain)
| 1 | Varsha U | B1 | -Karnataka (Captain) |
| 2 | Valasanaini Ravanni | B1 | -Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Simu Das | B1 | -Rajasthan |
| 4 | Padmini Tudu | B1 | -Odisha |
| 5 | Killaka Sandhya | B1 | -Andhra Pradesh |
| 6 | Priya | B1 | -Madhya Pradesh |
| 7 | Gangavva Neelappa Harijan | B2 | -Karnataka |
| 8 | Sandra Davis Karimalikkal | B2 | -Kerala |
| 9 | Basanti Hansda | B2 | -Odisha |
| 10 | Prity Prasad | B2 | -Delhi |
| 11 | Sushma Patel | B3 | -Madhya Pradesh |
| 12 | M. Satyavathi | B3 | -Andhra Pradesh |
| 13 | Phula Saren | B3 | -Odisha (Vice captain) |
| 14 | Jhili Birua | B3 | -Odisha |
| 15 | Ganga Sambhaji Kadam | B3 | -Maharashtra |
| 16 | Deepika T.C | B3 | -Karnataka |
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