10 players in the 17-member squad are jobless due to the lack of financial support and many find it "difficult to pursue the sport" as they are "preoccupied" with earning a livelihood.
The world cup is an initiative of the Samarthanam Trust for the disabled. The first World Cup was played in 2012 and the second was played in 2017. India has won both the T20 World Cups till now.
After border tensions broke out between India and Pakistan last week, the Sri Lankan Airlines cancelled all its flights to Lahore.
Sunil Ramesh (108) slammed a superb century as India thrashed England by seven wickets in the opening T20I match to take a 1-0 lead.
Former India wicketkeeper Kirmani and all-rounder Madan Lal also inspired the visually challenged cricketers with the stories of their 1983 triumph against all odds.
The Master Blaster had written a letter to the CoA chairman Vinod Rai, requesting him to consider recognition for CABI, weeks after the team won the Blind World Cup 2018.
India today defeated Pakistan by two wickets in the final of the 5th ODI Blind Cricket World Cup at the Sharjah Stadium.
Ramesh scored a notable 93-run knock as India thrashed Pakistan by two wickets to clinch the Blind Cricket World Cup.
Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem has had a passion for cricket since he was four.
Lahore, Aug 6: India's blind cricket team will visit Pakistan in February next year, Syed Sultan Shah, president of Pakistan Blind Cricket Association said here on Monday. The Indian team will place three ODIs and
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