January 20, 2018, stands tall in Indian cricket lore as the day the men’s blind team defended their World Cup crown with an eight-wicket demolition of Pakistan in the UAE final. This feat marked their second successive global title.
Pakistan, buoyed by the toss, batted first and compiled 308. India’s chase was a symphony of strategy and strokeplay. Steady starts from openers transitioned into a barrage of boundaries, with batsmen mastering the ground dimensions. Pakistan’s attack wilted under the pressure, handing India a comprehensive win.
Captain Ajay Kumar Reddy led from the front, his batting and captaincy turning the tide. The squad’s unity shone through disciplined bowling and agile fielding, hallmarks of their campaign.
Echoing the 2014 glory, this victory transcends sport, symbolizing resilience for visually impaired athletes facing resource shortages. It calls for policy reforms to nurture such talents, ensuring India’s para-cricket legacy endures.