CABI’s vote of thanks to BCCI marks a pivotal shift in blind cricket’s landscape, propelled by a decade of Indian triumphs. Men’s teams have hoarded World Cups post-2012; women have T20 crowns. BCCI ensures this legacy persists with elite backing.
ICC’s Jay Shah drove negotiations with CABI heads Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar and Shailendra Yadav, advocating all-encompassing cricket growth. His efforts constitutionalized aid, positioning India as inclusivity’s vanguard in world cricket.
Key deliverables: BCCI funds two annual overseas jaunts per squad, managing logistics fully. Home series hospitality, plus premium venue access for every game, rounds out the package. It compensates CABI’s CSR dips, boosting global outreach through hosted tournaments and international play.
‘Immense gratitude to BCCI and Shah for honoring our cricketers’ path—this is our collective pride,’ noted Dr. Kivadasannavar. This synergy not only sustains success but expands blind cricket’s horizons, redefining inclusivity and inspiring a more equitable sporting world.