Men in Blue greet the Blind Men in Blue At Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

At Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Indian Cricket team is in Bengaluru currently preparing for the Paytm test series between India and South Africa starting from 14th November 2015. On 12th November the Blind cricketers had a unique opportunity to interact with the Men in blue for a considerable amount of time. Lead by Sri S P Nagesh President Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar General Secretary CABI, Indian Captain Shekar Nayak and other players interacted with some of the members of the Indian team. Virat Kohli the Indian Captain for the tests Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Arun Varun, Stuart Binny were some of the players who tried playing with the special ball used in blind cricket blind folded.

The affection with which the interaction took place was worth all efforts. It was one of the most memorable days in the lives of the blind cricketers and a perfect and most coveted Deepawali gift. Cricket is a religion and cricketers are considered as Gods in this country. So the blind cricket team felt immensely happy and blessed meeting their role models. Sri Ravi Shastri Director of the Indian Cricket team was also present on the occasion. CABI is very grateful to Sri Lele for making the interaction happen. CABI and all the blind cricketers of India wish the Indian team great success during the test series. May the win be most memorable! Related photos and videos can be viewed at BCCI website.
About Cricket for the Blind

There are thousands of blind cricketers in India waiting for an opportunity to explore their passion for cricket and prove their abilities to contest at the International levels like any of their cricketing peers in the country. Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled through its sports body CABI endeavours to provide them with this unique opportunity. Besides sports as is well known opens up employment vistas for persons with visual impairments, physically challenged and economically weaker.

About Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of our organization is to work towards an inclusive society which provides equal opportunities for all. Our various programs and initiatives other than education are mentioned below. More details can be found at our official website www.samathanam.org