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On Wednesday, the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) introduced the new jersey for Team India, gearing up for the upcoming 2-ODI and 3-T20I Deaf Cricket Series against South Africa. This event is scheduled to occur at the Sinoville Cricket Club in Pretoria, South Africa, from April 25 to May 2. The ceremony was attended by IDCA board members, support partners, and the Indian Deaf Cricket Team, all eager to participate in this significant tournament.

Expressions of Gratitude from IDCA Officials

Roma Balwani, the CEO of IDCA, expressed, "The 2 ODI & 3-T20I Deaf Cricket Series serves as a remarkable platform for promoting sports among athletes with disabilities. Our team is thrilled to represent India and is prepared to demonstrate their skills on the field. We are immensely grateful to our sponsors, support partners, and corporate teams for their steadfast support, which inspires our players to excel."

Sumit Jain, President of IDCA, added, "Our athletes are well-prepared and enthusiastic about the championship. They are eager to display their talents and compete for the esteemed title. I wish them all the best for the series. This championship would not be possible without the ongoing support from our principal partner, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of Serum Institute of India, who plays a vital role in promoting Deaf Cricket. I also extend my thanks to KFC India, Hero MotoCorp's CSR initiative, Steel Authority of India Limited, Kaizzen, Impact Research & Measurement Pvt. Ltd., Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt. Ltd., and RB Foundation for their invaluable support, which has been crucial for the success of this championship."

Acknowledgment of Support for Disability Cricket

The IDCA also expressed appreciation to Jay Shah, Chairman of the ICC and BCCI, for his backing of initiatives aimed at disability cricket. The IDCA, recognized by the Deaf International Cricket Council and the Asian Deaf Cricket Association, is responsible for organizing this championship with the support of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Squad for the Indian Deaf Cricket Team

The Indian Deaf Team comprises the following players: Virender Singh (Captain, Delhi), Sai Akash (Vice Captain, Tamil Nadu), 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), and Deepak Lamba (Haryana, Wicketkeeper).

Support Staff for the Team

The support staff includes Dev Dutt (Head Coach), Susheel Gupta (Coach), Ravikant Bhatt (Batting Coach), Gauri Shankar Garg (Manager), and Sharad Mudgal (Interpreter, ISL).