New Delhi, Dec 1 (Representative) The inauguration of World Cup 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind will be held on December 5 here at Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium in Gurugram.The participating nations for World Cup are Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the host, India.A total of 150 players will be participating from across the participating countries. The tournaments will consist of a total of 24 matches to be played in 9 cities across the country. The T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind from December 5 to 17 is organised to mark the World Disability day celebrations universally.The ceremony will witness a march past by all the participating teams, followed by cultural events and dance performances by well-known artists.Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Mines, Yuvraj Singh, Former Indian Player, Brand Ambassador 3rd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, Dr Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, President Cricket Association for the Blind in India will be the guest at the event. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) in association with Samarthanam Trust for the disabled, has been organising this championship since 2012.Samarthanam perceives Sports as a medium to improve inclusion and encourage persons with disabilities on various fronts. Since its inception, the trust has reached out to more than 30, 000 visually impaired crickets. Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is brand ambassador for 3rd T20 World Cricket Cup for the Blind. “I am thrilled to be a part of the 3rd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind as the Brand Ambassador.
I commend and appreciate the spirit of visually Impaired Cricketers for their passion for Cricket and determination to fight everyday challenges. It is a different world, but it is a world of Cricket. Cricket has no boundaries. And I believe this game taught me How to Fight, how to Fall, how to Dust Myself off to get up again and Move Forward. So I urge and invite everyone to support this great initiative,” Yuvraj said.Speaking on the occasion, Former India First Class Cricketer, Venkat Sunderam said: “I applaud the energy, passion and commitment of the Visually impaired cricketers and am proud of them as a Cricketer myself. I eagerly look forward to watch, follow and enjoy the Ball and Bat game.” Indian blind cricket team captain I Ajay Reddy said: “My Team with the 16 Players are all motivated exceptionally and are geared up to improve, achieve and succeed. They have been working so hard to make themselves more challenging and become the best every single day. Mentally and physically they have groomed themselves well. Excitement is building up as we our comrades.”Mahantesh G. K. President CABI and Founder Managing Trustee Samarthanam commented: “The 3rd T20 World Cup in India promises to be a spectacular event, we are looking forward to witness the matches. I hope people come to watch, in large numbers to cheer and support Blind Cricket and make the atmosphere incredible. There is nothing better than being a supporter, sitting in the stands and soaking it all in. “We are privileged to welcome Yuvraj Singh to Cricket for the Blind family. His personality shines through his unmatched energy and commitment to being bold, authentic, true, fighting spirit and uncompromising quality fit with CABI’s brand values,” he added.