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.
Naresh Tumda, who was part of the team that helped India lift the Blind Cricket World Cup in 2018, has been forced to do labour work to earn livelihood amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
CABI president said he and CABI general secretary John David met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, who was "positive about a possible collaboration".
India's cricket fraternity hailed the blind cricket team after their memorable two-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Blind Cricket World Cup final.
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.
Going into the finals, India have an upper-hand as they had already beaten their arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stages.
Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan on January 20 at the historic ground in Sharjah.
India will now play Bangladesh in the semi-finals on January 17 at the Ajman Ovals.
Skipper Ajay Reddy's all-round performance helped the team in blue beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the 5th Blind Cricket World Cup on Saturday.
Thanks to the victory, India are placed on the top of the points table, followed by Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their group.
New Delhi: Each member of the Indian team which won the just-concluded Blind Cricket World Cup for the first time was handed a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh by Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal here
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