Indian Deaf Cricket Team Unveils New Jersey for South Africa Series

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association has unveiled the new Team India jersey for the upcoming bilateral series in South Africa. The series, comprising 2 ODIs and 3 T20Is, will be held in Pretoria from April 25 to May 2. IDCA officials expressed gratitude to sponsors and partners, including the BCCI, for their support in promoting sports among specially-abled athletes. The team and support staff are prepared and excited to compete for the championship title.

Key Points: Indian Deaf Cricket Team Jersey for South Africa Series

  • New jersey unveiled for deaf cricket series
  • Team to play 2 ODIs & 3 T20Is in South Africa
  • IDCA thanks sponsors and BCCI for support
  • Players ready to showcase skills on international stage
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Indian Deaf cricket team unveils new jersey for upcoming ODI and T20I Series against South Africa

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association unveils new team jersey for ODI & T20I series against South Africa in Pretoria from April 25.

"Our team is elated to represent India. We are all set for the championship - Roma Balwani, CEO, IDCA"

New Delhi, April 22

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association on Wednesday unveiled the new Team India jersey for the upcoming 2-ODI and 3-T20I Deaf Cricket Series set to take place at Sinoville Cricket Club, Pretoria, South Africa, from April 25 to May 2.

The unveiling ceremony was conducted in the presence of IDCA Support Partners, IDCA board members, and the Indian Deaf Cricket Team participating in this prestigious tournament.

Roma Balwani, CEO, IDCA, said, "The 2 ODI & 3-T20I Deaf Cricket Series is an excellent platform to promote sports among specially abled athletes. Our team is elated to represent India. We are all set for the championship and look forward to our players proving their mettle on the pitch. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors, support partners, corporates, and CSR teams for their unwavering faith and support. Their encouragement motivates our players to give their best."

Sumit Jain, President, IDCA, asserted, "Our players are well-prepared and excited for the championship. They are ready to showcase their skills and compete for the prestigious title. I wish them the very best for the series. We could not have held this championship without the continuous support of our principal partner, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of Serum Institute of India, who helps us every day in celebrating Deaf Cricket. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank KFC India, Hero (We Care - A Hero MotoCorp CSR Initiative), Steel Authority of India Limited, Kaizzen, Impact Research & Measurement Pvt. Ltd., Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt. Ltd., and RB Foundation for being our support partners. Your support has been instrumental in making this championship a grand success."

The association also expressed gratitude to Jay Shah, Chairman of the ICC and BCCI, for supporting disability cricket initiatives.

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and recognised by the Deaf International Cricket Council and Asian Deaf Cricket Association, is hosting the championship.

Squad - India Deaf Team: - Virender Singh - Captain (Delhi), Sai Akash (Tamil Nadu) - Vice Captain, Hilal Wani (Jammu & Kashmir), R Yashwanth Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), Santosh Kumar Mohapatra (Odisha), Umar Ashraf (Jammu & Kashmir) - Wicketkeeper, Sanith Shetty (Karnataka), Sudarsun E (Tamil Nadu), Pranil More (Mumbai), Kuldeep Singh (Haryana), Vivek Kumar (Haryana), Aman Chouksey (Madhya Pradesh), Sibun Nanda (Odisha), Deepak Lamba (Haryana), Wicketkeeper.

Support Staff: - Dev Dutt - Head Coach, Susheel Gupta - Coach, Ravikant Bhatt - Coach Batting, Gauri Shankar Garg - Manager & Sharad Mudgal - Interpreter (ISL).

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's heartening to see corporate support from SAIL, Hero, and others through CSR. This is how sports inclusivity should be promoted. Wishing the team and support staff all the very best for the series.
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Priya S
A team from J&K, Tamil Nadu, Odisha...truly a national team! Love to see this diversity. Their journey must be incredibly inspiring. Hope the matches get good coverage on sports channels.
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Rohit P
While this is a positive step, I wish the BCCI's support was more visible and substantial year-round, not just for this series. The mainstream cricket economy is huge; a tiny fraction directed consistently here could work wonders for infrastructure and training.
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Kavya N
Having an ISL interpreter in the support staff is such a crucial and thoughtful detail. It shows real planning for the athletes' needs. Go Team India! Make us proud.
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Michael C
Great to see the Serum Institute's Dr. Poonawalla involved. His support during the pandemic was monumental, and now backing disability sports. True philanthropy. Best of luck to the team in South Africa!

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