The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has earned accolades from the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) for rolling out a pioneering support system for blind cricket. Unveiled over the weekend, the framework for Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) prioritizes international participation, home series collaboration, and BCCI venue utilization—elements long sought by the community.
DCCI officials describe this as a transformative step fortifying career avenues for blind cricketers. It reflects BCCI’s deeper pledge to make cricket a truly inclusive sport.
General Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan lauded, ‘Jay Shah represents vision beyond positions. Purpose-led leadership forges history, and his clarity has repeatedly reshaped sports through resolve.’
‘Great leaders don’t just work; they soar to new peaks,’ said Vice President Sumit Jain. ‘Shah’s era has propelled Indian cricket, notably women’s, with gains in confidence and opportunities beyond mere figures.’
‘BCCI’s commitment to differently-abled cricket proves their gaze reaches all talents needing a stage,’ noted Joint Secretary Abhay Pratap Singh. ‘This framework channels thousands of dreams into reality.’
Rooted in advocacy by Jay Shah during his BCCI days, now as ICC head, the initiative highlights cricket’s evolving inclusivity. By bridging gaps for visually impaired players, BCCI not only expands its talent base but also inspires a more equitable sporting future in India.