The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has released a statement mentioning their participation in the Birmingham 2023 edition of the World Games of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). Blind cricket has been added to the World Games for the first time, and the competition is all set to take place from August 18 to 27. Indian men's and women's blind teams have already registered their names for the competition. In Bengaluru, proper training sessions are expected to be conducted for the teams in the coming months.
The men's team will be announced soon as CABI has already announced a strong 16-member women's team that will compete in the games. The team is made up of six players from the BI and B3 categories and 4 players from the B2 category.
Preparing for the World Games, the women's team just completed a five-match bilateral series against Nepal in Kathmandu. Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, President of CABI, stated on the national team's participation in the World Games that it is a proud moment for the nation as Blind Cricket of India will be participating in the World Games for the first time. He hopes that the Indian players put a tough competition over there.
