David absalon

Former India star Mohammad Kaif on Monday saluted the courage of visually challenged cricketers for excelling in the sport despite being not able to see clearly. Kaif was speaking at a press conference at which the Indian blind cricket team was unveiled for the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, Birmingham at which the team will be making its debut. “We as players are not able to play good cricket sometimes and these players are playing the sport and excelling in it despite being not able to see clearly. This is something we must applaud. I salute them and salute CABI and IBSA too. I'm here to support them and I urge everyone to support them.

Just wishing the Indian team all the best. My message for them is just go and enjoy the Games and I wish they win the tournament,” Kaif said on Monday. The Indian blind cricket team will be hoping to make a big splash on its maiden appearance in the World Games, Birmingham, organised by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), which would witness over 1250 players and officials from 70 countries participating.

Powerlifting, judo, goalball, football, chess, tenpin bowling, shooting, showdown, archery, tennis and Blind Cricket will feature in the tournament.