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What an inspiration to watch these athletes compete. Each of them are true winners and should be immensely proud.

A note of thanks to Bangaloreans for turning out in large numbers to support these superstarts.

Well done to all the teams who participated.
 
What a comprehensive victory ! Congrats to the team and Indian fans ! :113::108::125:
 
Well done :narine

As Ravi Shastri would say,cricket is the real winner here :))
 
Congratulations to India on winning the cup but also we much congratualate our Pakistan team too what a tourney they had completed dominated it's too bad they could not win the final but regardless congrats to beat teams
 
BCCI awards blind team Rs 1 crore

"Acchhe din" it seems, have begun for blind cricket in India. It's learnt that in a first of its kind gesture on its part, the Board of Control for Cricket in India will award Rs 1 crore to the Indian cricket team that won the Twenty20 World Cup last month by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the title clash in Bengaluru.

The decision was taken in a meeting of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators on February 25 here. The four-member COA is headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General of India Vinod Rai, and includes cricket historian Ramachandra Guha, Vikram Limaye, managing director of Infrastructure Development Finance Company and former Indian women's captain Diana Edulji. The prize money will be given to Cricket Association for the Blind in India, which will pass it onto its players.

Blind cricketers in India face a struggle to continue playing the sport for financial reasons, and many players of the World Cup winning team were forced by their employers to play in the tournament on "leave without pay." This move by BCCI thus will be a shot in the arm for blind cricket.

It was only last Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the team to his residence, but the decision to announce a cash prize by the richest cricket body in the world has left the blind cricket community overjoyed.

"It's a fabulous gesture. It's not the money that matters, but the recognition. I hope BCCI ensures the money is shared amongst the players, support staff and the CABI," said Patrick Rajkumar, coach of the team. "It's a great moment for us. Getting this announcement and commitment from BCCI means a lot. My heartfelt thanks to the new team to have taken this decision. I'd written to BCCI officials persistently requesting financial assistance and recognition. We organised the T20 World Cup in a grand manner, which forced us to spend a lot of money and take loans. The blind community is happy about this move," said CABI chief GK Mahantesh.

"This money will help us organise our cricket calendar. This gesture from the BCCI will now motivate the other corporates to come out and support us too. We were always asked by others about what BCCI was doing for us."

"I'm happy. This is a good first step that the BCCI has taken and is thinking about blind cricket. Thank you so much BCCI. Now, we can play continuously, without worrying about money. We've been waiting for this sort of recognition for the past several years. Finally a step has been taken by the BCCI to develop blind cricket in India," stated Ajay Reddy, captain of the team.

http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/93211/bcci-awards-blind-team-rs-1-crore
 
Does the blind cricket team have its own board or does it fall under the BCCI?
 
Well the blind cricket teams of India and Pakistan will resume cricket between the two nations when they take on each other in the T20 format in a tri-series in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 4.
 
Saj said:
Well the blind cricket teams of India and Pakistan will resume cricket between the two nations when they take on each other in the T20 format in a tri-series in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 4.
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If only the Indian government and BCCI were not the ones who truly could not see the damage they are doing to world cricket by not playing regularly with Pakistan
 
Saj said:
Well the blind cricket teams of India and Pakistan will resume cricket between the two nations when they take on each other in the T20 format in a tri-series in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 4.
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Indian and Pakistan Blind cricket teams will play against each other in a three-nation T20 series in Dhaka next month.

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council said on Tuesday that Pakistan, India and Bangladesh will be taking part in a three-nation event in Dhaka from April 2.

"Pakistan and Indian Blind teams will face each other on 4th April in the tournament," one official said.

The PBCC official said the players and officials of the Pakistan team were tested for the coronavirus and all members returned negative, while Bangladesh and India had also done similar exercises with negative results.

The Pakistan Blind team will depart from Lahore on Wednesday with the first match of the series taking place between India and Bangladesh on April 2.

Pakistan will take on Bangladesh on April 3. Pakistan will then face India on April 4.

Pakistan will clash with Bangladesh once more on April 6 whereas their second clash with India will occur on April 7.

The best two teams will clash in the final scheduled to be played on April 8.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...ay-in-three-nation-t20-series-in-dhaka/739128
 
Pakistan blind cricket team has defeated India by 58 runs during the ongoing triangular series in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Batting first, Pakistan posted 185/9 in their allotted 20 overs with Badar Munir scoring 50 off 27 balls with the help of four sixes.

Meanwhile, Moin Aslam made 33 runs and Nisar Ali, captain, contributed with 30 runs.

For India, Ajay Teddy claimed two wickets.

In reply, the Men in Blue could only muster 127/9 in 20 overs.

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/blind-cricket-pakistan-beat-india-by-58-runs
 
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A very happy Pakistan side!

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KARACHI: The ongoing blind cricket triangular series featuring India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh has been rescheduled due to prevailing COVID-19.

The decision has been taken following the rise in COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh. The country will go on lockdown for a week starting from Monday [5th April].

Now, the tournament, which was scheduled on a double round-robin format, will be shortened to a single league and a final. The event will be completed by tomorrow with two more league matches and a final.

The league matches are reduced to 10 overs per side and the final will comprise 15 overs per side.

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Pakistan blind cricket team beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in today's match of the ongoing Triangular Blind Cricket Tournament!

Bangladesh: 83-4 (10 overs)
Pakistan: 90-3 (8.4 overs)
Man of the Match: Moain Aslam
 
Dhaka: Pakistan have won the final of the tri-nation blind cricket tournament by beating arch-rivals India by 62 runs.

India could only manage 112 for seven in the allotted 15 overs in pursuit of Pakistan’s 175. India’s Sunil Ramesh scored 39 while Pankaj made 23 runs. Pakistan’s Sajid Nawaz picked two wickets while captain Nisar Ali bagged one wicket.

Earlier, Pakistan posted 174 for the loss of three wickets. Captain Nisar Ali played an unbeaten inning of 69 runs while Zafar Iqbal made 24-ball 48. India’s Ajay Kumar took two wickets.

It must be noted that hosts Bangladesh was the third team in the tri-nation tournament. The tournament was rescheduled to a two-day affair after rising cases of COVID-19 in Dhaka.

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DHAKA: Pakistan secured a brilliant 62-run win over India in the final of the Tri-Nation Series for the Blind 2021 to lift the title here on Sunday.

After being asked to bat first, Pakistan batsmen dominated from the beginning and posted a massive total of 174 runs on the board in the allotted 15 overs.

Skipper Nisar Ali played an impressive unbeaten knock of 69 runs while Zafar Iqbal scored 48 to power their side to a very competitive total. Also, Iqbal scored 48 off just 28 balls but missed out on his half-century as he got run out in the ninth over.

India's Ajay Kumar Reddy Cabi delivered a scintillating performance with the ball as he scalped two wickets while conceding 26 runs from his three overs.

Chasing the target, India got off to a good start with openers Venkateswara Rao and Pankaj Bhue keeping the scoreboard running. Sajid Nawaz provided Pakistan with the first breakthrough as he dismissed Bhue in the seventh over.

In the same over, Md Jafar Iqbal got run out, bringing Sunil Ramesh on the field. The partnership between Rao and Ramesh also did not last long as Nawaz got hold of the former. With India losing regular wickets, the pressure started to build on the team as they were chasing a huge target.

Ramesh played a knock of 39 runs, the highest from the team, but he failed to get support from the other end as India kept losing wickets. After the completion of 15 overs, India only managed to score 112 runs, facing a 62-run defeat.

Brief scores: Pakistan 174/3 (Nisar Ali 69*, Zafar Iqbal 48; Ajay Kumar Redy Cabi 2/26); India 112/7 (Sunil Ramesh 39, Pankaj Bhue 23; Sajid Nawaz 2/28).

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...-blind-2021/articleshow/81900442.cms?from=mdr
 
KARACHI: Pakistan Blind Cricket team arrived back home on Saturday after winning the Triangular Blind Series in Dhaka. President World Blind Cricket Council and Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council, Syed Sultan Shah lauded the team’s fantastic efforts and said that the credit for the victory goes to all the players and the team management for their brilliant performance throughout the tournament, especially against India because the arch-rivals had always been a very tough competitor.

Speaking on the occasion, Sultan Shah said: “We are planning to hold a bilateral blind cricket series between Pakistan and India as we had a meeting with the President, Indian Blind Cricket Council Mantesh G.K on organising of the series between the best two teams.

“Our Domestic infrastructure is considered one of the best in the world. We’ve organised our events regularly despite the Covid outbreak which gave us new talent who got selected in the national squad and played their role to take Pakistan to the victory spot.

“Before our series, we will be holding Inter-Provincial Blind League in June,” he added.”Punjab Government has allotted us a cricket ground for our events, and 80 percent of the work is complete. Our council is in talks with the Govt that PBCC will bear the cost for the remaining construction.


Published in Dawn, April 11th, 2021
 
From PCB release:

The BoG congratulated the Pakistan men’s national and the blind cricket teams on their recent successes. The national side defeated South Africa by 2-1 to rise to second in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League points table, while the blind team won the three-nation tournament in Dhaka last week.
 
The South African blind cricket team will be touring Pakistan for an ODI and Twenty20 series scheduled to take place in February and March. “The South African team will tour Pakistan for three ODIs and as many T20s scheduled to be held from February 26 to March 9,” Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said on Tuesday. He said the ODIs would be played in Karachi while the T20s will take place in Lahore or Faisalabad.

“The venue for T20s will be finalized in the coming days as the tour approached,” he said. Sultan said a 20-member South African team including officials would be visiting Pakistan. “We will announce Pakistan team for the series in the first week of February. We have shortlisted a pool of 25 to 30 players out of which the final line-up will be selected,” he said.

https://nation.com.pk/05-Jan-2022/sa-blind-cricket-team-to-tour-pakistan-in-feb
 
The Indian blind cricket team will feature in a triangular T20 series involving arch-rivals Pakistan and Bangladesh in Sharjah from March 13 to 19.

According to a statement issued by the Cricket Association of Blind in India (CABI), the matches will be held at the Skyline University College Campus in Sharjah and the Indian players performances will be closely monitored and assessed.
 
Blind Cricket: Pakistan beat India by 29 runs in Triangular T-20 Tournament

SHARJAH: In the opening match of the ongoing Triangular T-20 Blind Cricket Tournament, Pakistan outclassed the arch-rivals India by 29 runs, here on Sunday.

In the opening match of the Triangular series, India invited Pakistan to bat first after the coin flipped in the former’s favour.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a commendable total of 191/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Rashid top-scored for the Green shirts with his outstanding knock of 48 runs, while Badar also chipped in with 24 runs.

For India, Parkash led the bowling chart; taking three wickets for just 11 runs.

In the run chase, the Pakistan bowling attack went hard and restricted India to 162/6 in the allotted 20 overs despite the fifties from Durga Rao and Venkatesh, who scored 54 and 48 runs respectively.

Pakistan’s Shahzaib Hyder led the bowling attack as he picked two wickets.

For his brilliant performance with the bat, Rashid was adjudged as the Player of the match.
 
SHARJAH: Pakistan sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over India in the ongoing Triangular Blind T20 Tournament and qualified for the final, here on Wednesday.

After opting to bat first, India managed to post 163/8 in the allotted 20 overs as Pakistani bowlers managed to keep things tight for the arch-rivals. Indian skipper Prakash Jayaramaih top-scored for his side with 79 runs off 64 balls, while Sunil Ramesh chipped in with 24 runs.

For Pakistan, Badar Munir, Shahzaib Haider, and Anees Javed claimed one wicket apiece.

Set to chase 164, Pakistan’s Badar Munir and Muhammad Rashid shone; scoring 64 each as the green shirts comfortably steered to the victory in the 19th over for the loss of just three wickets.

For his quickfire 64 off 34 balls, Badar was adjudged as the player of the match.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan have become the first team to book their place in the final of the ongoing tournament by securing three consecutive victories. The green shirts have beaten India twice in the ongoing series.

https://a-sports.tv/blind-cricket-pakistan-beat-india-reach-triangular-t20-tournament-final/
 
Pakistan are set to face India in the final of the Triangular T20 Blind Cricket tournament to be played on Saturday.

The Men in Green secured their position earlier having topped the group with 12 points and without dropping a single league match.


The final is set to be played at Skyland University Cricket Ground in Sharjah where arch-rivals will come up against each other once again.

Pakistan's run to the final included overpowering Bangladesh in the 6th match which was played on Friday.

Pakistan restricted Bangladesh to only 99-9 in stipulated 20 overs; Sahidul Islam struck 23 while Mohsen Hussain hit 17.

For Pakistan, Mohsin Khan grabbed 2 wickets. In reply, Pakistan chased the target in 10.5 overs losing just 3 wickets. Man of the match Mohsin Khan hammered 35 off 25 balls and Riasat Khan made 28.
 
SHARJAH: In the final of the Triangular Blind T20 Tournament, Pakistan Blind Cricket Team sealed a comprehensive 58-runs victory over the arch-rivals India Blind Cricket Team to lift the trophy, here on Saturday.

Pakistan Blind Cricket Team completed their unbeaten run in the Triangular series as they beat India in the final by 58 runs.

Batting first Pakistan scored a mammoth 216/3 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to the fifties from Badar Munir and Nisar Ali in the final of the tournament.

Badar scored a quickfire 63 off just 25 balls with the help of five boundaries and a six, while the skipper Nisar top-scored with 69 runs.

Set to chase 217, India could only manage to score 158 runs in the allotted 20 overs as tight bowling from Pakistan’s bowlers did not allow the opposition batters to score freely.

For his outstanding knock of 63 runs, Badar was adjudged as the Player of the Final of the recently concluded Triangular Blind T20 Cricket Tournament.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan enjoyed an unbeaten run before beating India in the final as the green shirts beat the arch-rivals and Banglades twice each to storm into the final.

https://a-sports.tv/blind-cricket-pakistan-beat-india-58-runs-win-triangular-t20-tournament/
 
Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) have contacted the federal government to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in T20 World Cup, scheduled in India later this year from December 4 to 17.

PBCC's chairman Sultan Shah:

"We have contacted government for NOC - We will only confirm our participation in T20 World Cup in India once we get NOC from government"

"We are ready to start preparations for the mega event. As soon as we receive the NOC, we will start preparations"

"We have already started preparing a strong team for the event"
 
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja also announced rewards of PKR1million each for the Pakistan blind and deaf cricket teams in recognition of their performances at the international level.
 
In order to promote inclusion and diversity in sports in the country, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has presented a cheque of Rs 1.5 million to the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC).

Rehmat Ali Hasnie, the acting president of NBP, handed over the cheque to Salman Tariq Bukhari, the operations director of PBCC. Ms Naushaba Shahzad, the bank’s EVP and (A) Group Head, Inclusive Development Group, and Mirza Babur Baig, EVP and Divisional Head CSR, were present on the occasion.

The PBCC is a founding member of the World Blind Cricket Council and manages affairs and activities of the blind cricketers in Pakistan. Since its establishment in 1997, the council has been organising national and international tours of talented but visually impaired cricketers in the country.

Sharing his thoughts on the occasion, Rehmat Ali Hasnie said that NBP, as the nation’s bank, has always believed in reaching out and supporting talent across all segments of society, including “differently-abled” athletes.

He said that NBP is proud of its 12-year association with the T-20 Blind Cricket Tournament in Pakistan which has showcased some of the country’s most talented cricketers. It is quite admirable that PBCC is now focusing on building a team of female players.

“We are optimistic that other organisations will also step forward and help ‘differently-abled’ players to play a positive role in society and set an example for all,” he added.

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The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Satur-day confirmed that Pakistan would host the 4th edition of the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup next year.

The blind cricket tournament would be played from November 18 to December 3, 2024, in the country, according to a statement issued by the PBCC.

The decision to award hosting rights to Pakistan was made at the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of World Blind Cricket Ltd (WBCL), held in India a day earlier.

“Due to the non-issuance of visas on political grounds, Chairman PBCC Syed Sultan Shah, who is also the president of WBCL, presided over the meeting via video link,” read the press release. The WBCL unanimously passed a resolution to regret the Indian government’s insensitivity to refuse Pakistan blind cricket team visas for the Blind Cricket T20 World, held in India from December 5 to 17.

“The WBCL is of the view that Pakistan is cur-rently top-ranked T20 blind cricket team and the Indian government’s insensitivity has deprived it to exercise equal rights to take part and win the title.”—APP
 
In the World Blind Games, Pakistan cricket team outclassed the arch-rival India by 18 runs.

India won the toss and decided to field first in the Pakistan-India cricket match held in Birmingham. Pakistan team scored 187 runs against 6 wickets in 20-over match.

Pakistani skipper Nisar Ali scored 46 runs and debutant Mohammad Salman played a brilliant innings of 50 runs.

Chasing the target, the Indian team could manage only 169 runs.
 
Pakistan blind cricket team qualify for the final of the IBSA World Games 2023 in Birmingham after topping the pool stage, having earned three straight wins in the tournament. Well played 👏

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Pakistan defeated England by 6 Wickets in IBSA World Blind Games Cricket Event:

IBSA Blind World Games 2023: Birmingham UK

In the morning, England won the toss and decided to bat first.

Pakistan's bowlers displayed exceptional skill, preventing the English batsmen from finding their rhythm and accumulating runs freely.

England's batting lineup was dismantled, leading to their dismissal at a total of 103 runs in 18 overs. Among the top contributors, Luke Sugg managed 25 runs while Matt Dean secured 13 runs.

Notably, Shahzaib Haider stood out as the standout bowler, clinching four (4) wickets, supported by Muhammad Shahzeb and Mohsin Khan with two wickets and one wicket respectively.
In response, Pakistan efficiently achieved the required target within 9.4 overs, losing four wickets along the way.

Nisar Ali shone as the top scorer with an impressive 35 runs off 17 balls, while Matiullah contributed 22 runs. Ed Hossell, Jones, and Ahmed each managed to claim a wicket a piece for the English side.

The outcome resulted in Pakistan's triumph by six wickets. This victory marked Pakistan's success in all four league games, positioning them at the forefront of the points table and guaranteeing their spot in the Final.

The upcoming eliminator match is anticipated to be between the second-ranked India and the third-ranked team, the latter to be determined following the outcome of the Australia-Bangladesh match.

The grand finale is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Edgbaston Cricket Stadium on Saturday, August 26th, promising an exciting culmination to the tournament.
 
Edgbaston, Birmingham.

IBSA Blind Cricket World Games Pakistan defeated India by 8 wickets in the final The national blind cricket team was successful in winning the gold medal in cricket at the World Blind Games India batting first scored 184 runs for 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs On behalf of the Indian blind team, Tompki scored 76 runs and Ramesh scored 48 runs The national blind team achieved the target in the 15th over with the loss of two wickets Muhammad Salman scored 48, Badar Munir 41 and Nisar Ali scored 36 runs The Pakistani team remained undefeated in the Blind Cricket World Games The national team has defeated India, Bangladesh, Australia and England in the event Pakistan had earlier defeated India by 18 runs in the group stage
 
Zaka Ashraf honours Pakistan's Blind Cricket Team

Mr Zaka Ashraf, Chairman Management Committee PCB, hosted Pakistan Blind Cricket team and their officials today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to honour the team winning Gold medal at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, held in Birmingham.

Pakistan Blind cricket team demonstrated skills and resilience in the IBSA World Games, emerging as the champions beating India twice in the tournament.

In the T20 format, in a five-team tournament, Pakistan remained unbeaten and defeated India, Bangladesh, Australia and England before clinching the medal by defeating India again by eight wickets on 26 August 2023.

In recognition of their remarkable success, Mr Zaka Ashraf, presented each player and official with a cheque of PKR three hundred thousand as a token of appreciation and encouragement for their continued dedication to the sport.

Chairman PCB Management Committee, Mr. Zaka Ashraf: I want to express my heartfelt admiration for the blind cricketers and their officials. The achievements of our Blind Cricket Team are a testament to the unwavering commitment of our athletes to overcome challenges and reach for excellence.

The PCB will continue to support blind cricket, promoting diversity and inclusivity within the cricketing community.

Source: PCB
 
Pakistan, India blind cricket teams meet on Feb 22

Pakistan will take on India on February 22 in the triangular cricket series for the blind at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Academy Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The schedule released by the Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Syed Sultan Shah revealed that Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka will take part in the series, which will get underway from February 21 with the opening ceremony.

As per the schedule, the opening match of the series will be played between arch-rivals Pakistan and India on February 22 while India and Sri Lanka match is set for February 23. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on February 24.

The final between the top two teams will be played on February 25. Syed Sultan Shah said that the team trained hard for the triangular series. “We are favourites to win the trophy considering our past performance. If everything goes according to the plan, Pakistan Inshallah will lift the trophy.”

Nisar Ali will lead the 15-member Pakistan blind cricket team. Mohammad Jameel will act as head coach and Tahir Mehmood Butt will be the trainer.

SOURCE: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1159393-pakistan-india-blind-cricket-teams-meet-on-feb-22
 
FearlessRoar said:
A special acknowledgment is extended to the esteemed Blind Cricket Team for their commendable performance, showcasing resilience despite limited resources. The series tied at 1-1.

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India beat Pakistan to level Pak-India T20 Blind cricket series

Sunil Ramesh’s 87 helped India beat Pakistan by 46 runs in the second match of the three-match Pak-India Bilateral Blind T20 Cricket Series at ICC Cricket Academy Dubai, UAE on Friday.

Pakistan again won the toss and opted to bowl first, a strategic move considering the dew factor. India, seizing the opportunity, put up a daunting total of 224 runs on the scoreboard within the stipulated 20 overs for the loss of 3 wickets. Sunil Ramesh showcased his batting ability with an impressive 87 runs off 61 balls, while Venkatesh Rao and Ajay Kumar Reddy contributed with 56 and 42 respectively.

Despite their efforts, Pakistani bowlers, led by Zafar Iqbal who claimed only one wicket, struggled to break through consistently. In reply, Pakistan’s batters started confidently but faltered under the pressure of the challenging target. Despite valiant efforts from Salman, who scored a resilient 58 off 42 balls, and contributions from Badar Munir 30 off 16 balls and Nisar Ali’s 25 runs, Pakistan fell short, reaching 178-6 in their allotted overs. Ajay Reddy, Durga Rao, and Debaraj made crucial breakthroughs for India.

The Nation
 
President lauds blind cricket team for bringing fame to Pakistan, highlighting DAPs’ capabilities

The members of the Pakistan Blind Cricket team on Monday called on President Dr Arif Alvi here wherein he lauded them for bringing laurels to Pakistan besides highlighting globally the capabilities of differently-abled persons. In the meeting held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said that through their participation in tournaments, the team also inspired other blind cricketers.

He said that during the recent years, blind cricket got special attention and recognition in Pakistan. The active role of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Board in promoting and holding contests is welcoming, he added. Calling for the encouragement of the blind cricket team, the president also called for acknowledgement of the cricketers’ impressive role to highlight the team’s efforts and achievements. The team management briefed the president about the team’s performance. The team members thanked President Alvi and First Lady Samina Alvi for their encouragement. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present in the meeting.

APP
 
Pakistan will host the T20 Blind World Cup from November 20 this year and the final match of the event to coincide with International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The decision to award the T20 Blind World Cup was taken at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the World Blind Cricket Ltd held in Dubai on Tuesday.

The World Cup is to start in Pakistan from November 20 with the final to be played on December 3. Syed Sultan Shah, president of World Blind Cricket Ltd (WBCL), presided over the AGM which also finalized other measures aimed at improving cricket’s standard for the blind.

Representatives of eight Full Member countries including Australia, England, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh attended the meeting.

Besides India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh have confirmed their participation in the World Cup, while the confirmation of Australia is being awaited. The AGM also approved the changes in the WBC’s rules incorporating amendments from the MCC Laws of October 2022. These rules will be operational from March 1, 2024.

Matthew Kennedy, manager of the International Cricket Council’s Global Development, also attended the meeting, outlining ICC’s perspective and plans for inclusion of blind cricket in their strategic plan to reach out to 30 million new fans by 2030. The WBC Technical Committee has been tasked with comparing the IBSA eyesight assessment form with the current WBC form and proposing any necessary changes or amendments.

The News International
 
The Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team led by Zaka Ahmed Qureshi has been crowned the champion of the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) T20 World Cup 2024 held at Cricket Vision Centre, Sharjah, UAE from 6 to 12 March.

A total of six nations took part in the fourth edition of the DICC T20 World Cup including Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Australia. Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team remained unbeaten in the tournament.

Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team convincingly beat Sri Lanka in the final of the tournament by a margin of 88 runs. After having posted a total of 151 runs on the board, Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team bowlers bundled out Sri Lanka for a mere 63 in 16.5 overs.
 
Pakistan to host T20 Blind Cricket World Cup

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) would host the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in two provinces Punjab and Sindh from November 20 to December 3.

The PBCC has decided to approach the Pakistan Cricket Board and both provinces to host the mega event in a befitting manner, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah told APP.

A total of seven teams besides Pakistan have confirmed their participation in the World Cup, including India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand and Nepal.

The South Asian country was awarded the hosting rights for the fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in the 25th annual general meeting on February 27 in Dubai.

Shah, who is also the World Blind Cricket Limited president, said the expenses for organising the World Cup would be around Rs60 million.

He said that hosting the fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup was an honor for Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Australia will soon confirm their participation in the event.

India Blind Cricket Council Chairman Mahantish GK has also assured to come in the World Cup in Pakistan, Shah said and added that the PCB was in contact with Punjab and Sindh governments to prepare for the event.


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Pakistan to host T20 Blind Cricket World Cup

Matches will be played in Sindh, Punjab from Nov 20 to Dec 3
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CM presents cheque for Rs3.8m to ‘Deaf Cricket Team’

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz invited Deaf Cricket Team which remained invincible for 19 years at CM Office.

The players were accorded a warm reception on their arrival. The CM left her seat and sat among the players. She appreciated the abilities of the deaf cricket players and communicated with them through sign-language. The deaf cricketers finger spelled the names of Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The CM presented a cheque worth Rs.3.8 million to the players. She enhanced the gift amount for every deaf cricketer from Rs.0.2 million to Rs.0.5 million.

On the demand of the deaf cricketers, the CM ordered to immediately allocate a separate ground for them. She also directed to undertake measures to provide recruitment to the deaf players in the government departments of Punjab. The players presented a golden lion’s statue to the CM.

They also presented Dubai World Cup Trophy to the CM. On the desire of deaf cricketers, the CM promised to arrange their meeting with the Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The deaf cricket team players prayed for the health and long life of Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.

The CM while communicating through the sign language interpreter stated that she had a great desire to meet with the deaf cricket team players which remained invincible for 19 years adding that the deaf cricketers did not allow their natural physical deficiencies become an obstacle in proving their abilities.

The CM said, “I am pleased to know that the deaf cricketers not only witnesses appreciable development works of the government but encourage them as well. They are all my lions, my children and I acknowledge their abilities from the bottom of my heart.”

SOURCE: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40297458/cm-presents-cheque-for-rs38m-to-deaf-cricket-team
 

Blind Cricket Trophy from April 20​


The one-day format National Tournament ‘A. S. Ali Blind Cricket Trophy (Season 2023-24)’ was set to take place in Peshawar from April 20 to 25.

The tournament was being organized by the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Sports Department, said a press release.

The said event serves as a platform to celebrate the remarkable talent of the visually impaired cricketers from all corners of the nation.

A total of five provincial teams including Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Islamabad would compete for the coveted title, showcasing their exceptional skills and determination on the cricket field.

The teams would be led by captains, each bringing their leadership and expertise to the tournament. Nisar Ali would captain Islamabad Team, Mohsin Khan will lead Punjab, Badar Munir will skipper Sindh, Naimat Ullah will lead Balochistan, while Sanauallah Marwat will captain Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The tournament would kick off with two matches on the opening day. The first match would see KP facing off against Islamabad at the Hayatabad Sports Complex, while Punjab will take on Sindh at the Peshawar Gymkhana Cricket Ground.

The opening ceremony of the Cricket Trophy National Tournament was scheduled to take place on April 20, at the Hayatabad Sports Complex Cricket Ground in Peshawar.

PBCC extends its gratitude to KP Sports Department and Peshawar Cricket Club of the Blind, for their invaluable support in making this event possible and looks forward to an exciting display of cricketing excellence.

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Blind Cricket Trophy from April 20

Blind Cricket Trophy from April 20
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Minister affirms support for hosting fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Karachi​


Sindh Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, has highlighted Pakistan’s prominent position in the world of Blind Cricket, noting that the nation’s blind cricketers excel across all formats of international cricket.

He made these remarks during a meeting with the Chairman of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC), Syed Sultan Shahat his office. The meeting was also attended by Provincial Secretary Sports Jalaluddin Mahar, Chief Engineer Aslam Mahar, Media Advisor of the Pakistan Olympic Association Asif Azeem, and Secretary of the Sindh Olympic Association Ahmed Ali Rajput.

Minister Mahar welcomed the upcoming Fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan, stating that the Government of Sindh is ready to host this significant event in Karachi. He affirmed his commitment to playing a full role in organising the World Cup in Karachi.

In his conversation with PBCC Chairman Sultan Shah, Mahar expressed confidence in discussing the matter with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, aiming to ensure that the province does not miss this crucial opportunity. He promised to follow up next week.

Hosting the Blind Cricket World Cup, Mahar noted, would not only aid in reviving international sports in the country but also give Pakistani players a chance to display their talents before a home audience.

During the meeting, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah shared details about the Fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which will take place from November 22nd to December 3rd. Seven countries, including India, have confirmed their participation in this prestigious event.

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Minister affirms support for hosting fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Karachi

Minister affirms support for hosting fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Karachi
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Minister affirms support for hosting fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Karachi​


Sindh Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, has highlighted Pakistan’s prominent position in the world of Blind Cricket, noting that the nation’s blind cricketers excel across all formats of international cricket.

He made these remarks during a meeting with the Chairman of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC), Syed Sultan Shahat his office. The meeting was also attended by Provincial Secretary Sports Jalaluddin Mahar, Chief Engineer Aslam Mahar, Media Advisor of the Pakistan Olympic Association Asif Azeem, and Secretary of the Sindh Olympic Association Ahmed Ali Rajput.

Minister Mahar welcomed the upcoming Fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan, stating that the Government of Sindh is ready to host this significant event in Karachi. He affirmed his commitment to playing a full role in organising the World Cup in Karachi.

In his conversation with PBCC Chairman Sultan Shah, Mahar expressed confidence in discussing the matter with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, aiming to ensure that the province does not miss this crucial opportunity. He promised to follow up next week.

Hosting the Blind Cricket World Cup, Mahar noted, would not only aid in reviving international sports in the country but also give Pakistani players a chance to display their talents before a home audience.

During the meeting, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah shared details about the Fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which will take place from November 22nd to December 3rd. Seven countries, including India, have confirmed their participation in this prestigious event.

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Minister affirms support for hosting fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Karachi

Minister affirms support for hosting fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Karachi
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India confirm participation in T20 Blind World Cup​

India have confirmed their participation in the forthcoming T20 Blind World Cup being staged in Pakistan, Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) chairman Syed Sultan Shah said here on Thursday.

The PBCC chief disclosed this during a meeting with Sindh Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sardar Mohammad Bux Khan Mahar at his office in Karachi.

Mahar expressed confidence in discussing the matter with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, aiming to ensure the province does not miss out on this crucial opportunity.

According to Sultan, seven countries including India have confirmed their participation in the T20 Blind World Cup which will take place in Karachi from Nov 22 to Dec 3.

Speaking on the occasion, the provincial minister highlighted Pakistan’s prominent position in the world of blind cricket.

Welcoming the T20 Blind World Cup, Mahar said the Sindh government was ready to host this significant event in Karachi.

The meeting was also attended by Provincial Secretary Sports Jalaluddin Mahar, chief engineer Aslam Mahar, media adviser of the Pakistan Olympic Association Asif Azeem and Sindh Olympic Association secretary Ahmed Ali Rajput.

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India confirm participation in T20 Blind World Cup

KARACHI: India have confirmed their participation in the forthcoming T20 Blind World Cup being staged in Pakistan,...
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Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi hosted the wheelchair cricket team at Gaddafi Stadium, congratulating them on their Asian Championship win. He praised their performance, presented a check of Rs 15 lakh, and expressed good wishes for their future success.

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Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi hosted the wheelchair cricket team at Gaddafi Stadium, congratulating them on their Asian Championship win. He praised their performance, presented a check of Rs 15 lakh, and expressed good wishes for their future success.

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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi lauds efforts of Wheelchair Cricket Team

Members of the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Team met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on his invitation at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday.

It is worth mentioning that the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Team won the Asian Wheelchair Championship in Nepal this year after beating Sri Lanka in the final.

Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the Wheelchair Cricket Team on their T20 Wheelchair Cricket Asia Cup 2023 title and awarded them a cheque of PKR 1.5 million. He lauded the team’s efforts and expressed best wishes for the team's continued success. He also assured PCB's support for the Wheelchair Cricket Team's future endeavours.

Members of the Wheelchair Cricket Team expressed their gratitude to the PCB for hosting them and offering them encouragement.

Those present at the meeting were Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council Chairperson Rukhsana Rajput, Wheelchair Cricket Team captain Mohammad Zeeshan, vice-captain Imran Arain, batter Syed Arsalan Ahmed, wicketkeeper-batter Muazzam Nawaz and bowler Mohammad Fayyaz.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer, Director - Domestic Cricket Operations Abdullah Khurram Niazi, Senior General Manager Domestic Junaid Zia along with other PCB officials were also present.
 

Sindh bag Blind Cricket League title​


Sindh team emerged victorious in the final of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Super League 2024 at APS School Cricket Ground, Abbottabad on Thursday. Sindh defeated Balochistan Blind by eight wickets in the final.

Sindh chase down the target of 177 runs in just 13.3 overs, securing the championship title. Balochistan set a competitive total of 176 runs in 19.1 overs.

Naseeb Ullah (B2) led the charge with a well-crafted 42 off 27 balls, supported by Muhammad Ayyaz (B1) with 22 runs off 16 balls and Bashir Khan (B1), who scored a quickfire 32 off 16 balls.

Despite their efforts, Balochistan’s innings saw regular fall of wickets, with the team being all out in the 20th over. Sindh’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Irfan (B2) and Muhammad Idrees Saleem (B1) taking 3 wickets each.

Irfan’s economical spell of 4-0-15-3 was particularly impressive, significantly containing Balochistan’s scoring rate.

In response, Sindh Blind chased the target with remarkable ease, scoring 177 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets in 13.3 overs. M Safdar (B3) was the star of the innings, remaining unbeaten on 97 off 48 balls, hitting 17 fours at a strike rate of 202.08.

Ayoub Khan (B2) provided excellent support with a rapid 54 off 32 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes. The partnership between Safdar and Ayoub set a solid foundation, and despite losing Ayoub and Muhammad Shoaib (B1) in quick succession, Sindh comfortably reached the target. Sanwal Shahzada (B3) remained not out with 9 runs off 6 balls, ensuring Sindh’s victory.

Balochistan’s bowlers struggled to contain Sindh’s aggressive batting. Haroon Khan (B2) conceded 55 runs in his 4 overs, while Imran Sarwar (B3) and Mohsin Khan (B3) also faced a tough time against Sindh’s batsmen.

Bashir Khan (B1) was the only bowler to take wickets, with figures of 2-0-24-2. Muhammad Safdar was declared Man of the Match.

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Sindh bag Blind Cricket League title | The Express Tribune

They defeated Balochistan by eight wickets in the final
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Pak coaches to train Afghan blind cricket players

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) will send two national coaches, Masood Jan and Sanaullah Marwat, to Jalalabad next month to train the Afghan blind cricket team.

PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said, the Afghanistan Blind Cricket Association requested Pakistan’s assistance in training their players.

Shah, who also the President of World Blind Cricket Limited, said Afghanistan Blind Cricket Council was also given a temporary membership in the World Blind Cricket Limited executive committee meeting so that their players can also participate in international competitions.

Afghanistan will become the 11th country to participate in blind cricket and we will also try to include Afghanistan in the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, he said.
The training camp, sponsored by PBCC, will provide coaching to 35 Afghan blind players and three coaches. This initiative aims to prepare the Afghan team for international competitions.

The PBCC has assured its full cooperation in this endeavor, further solidifying Pakistan’s commitment to promoting blind cricket in the region.

This is not the first time Pakistani coaches have shared their expertise with neighboring countries. Previously, they have trained blind players from Nepal and Bangladesh as well, he said.

SOURCE: https://www.app.com.pk/sports/pak-coaches-to-train-afghan-blind-cricket-players/
 

Physical Disability Champions Trophy: Pakistan Beat England By 10 Runs In Colombo​


Pakistan beat England by 10 runs in the Physical Disability Champions Trophy Cricket Match in Colombo.

The Match was reduced to Five Overs per side due to Rain.

Batting first Pakistan scored 72 runs for the loss of one Wicket in Five Overs.

Opener Ghulam Muhammad scored 28 off 12 Balls while Saifullah hit unbeaten 26 runs.

In reply England made 62 runs for the loss of three Wickets in Five Overs.

For Pakistan, Abdullah Ijaz, waqif shah and Mohammad Nauman took one wicket each.

Out of Six Matches in the Tournament, Pakistan won three while lost three Matches.

Physical Disability Champions Trophy: Pakistan Beat England By 10 Runs In Colombo

Pakistan beat England by 10 runs in the Physical Disability Champions Trophy Cricket Match in Colombo. The Match was reduced to Five Overs per side due to Rain. Batting first Pakistan scored 72 runs for the loss of one Wicket in Five Overs. Opener Ghulam Muhammad scored 28 off 12 Balls while...
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