PANJIM: Goa is gearing up to witness a cricket match with a difference. The blind cricket triangular series between India, England and Sri Lanka is slated to commence on October 8, at the Goa Cricket Association, Alto Porvorim. The final will be played on October 13.
The International Bilateral and Triangular Cricket Match Series organised by Samarthanam and Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) began on October 2 in Bengaluru.
While giving more information about the series Mahantesh GK, President of Cricket Association for the Blind in India said,“25 to 30 years ago there was barely an opportunity for blind cricketers to follow their passion for the game. Its only in 1988 that we got access to a special cricket ball meant for the blind. Three decades later the situation is much different. My dear friend, late S.P Nagesh and I founded Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled. In India, cricket is a passion and it’s the same for blind enthusiasts of the game too. For us, a cricket commentary lets us imagine and enjoy the game, even though we cannot see. Stepping onto a cricket pitch is like a dream come true for cricket enthusiasts and therefore this series means so much to us all. I must mention that today, India does phenomenally well across in the T20 and ODIs as well as the Asia Cup. We look forward to seeing audiences in the stand supporting the exceptionally talented teams.”
Daya Pagi, Secretary, Goa Cricket Association said, “The GCA is delighted to be host the series in Goa. The international teams are extremely talented and we urge audeinces to come forward and support the sport and players in large numbers”.
India and England have played 3 matches of the bilateral series in Bengaluru. India won this series by 2-0 and the third match was abandoned because of the rain.
