The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently celebrated the Indian blind women’s cricket team’s remarkable success in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind.
The team was warmly received at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on December 19. Honorary Treasurer Raghuram Bhat welcomed the players and congratulated them on behalf of the board for their historic achievement.
India showcased an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten and securing the title with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Nepal in the final. Chasing a target of 115, the Indian side accomplished the feat in just 12.1 overs.
The BCCI praised captain Deepika TC, her teammates, and the support staff for their excellent display on the international stage. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also addressed the team virtually, assuring them of the board’s continued support, including the provision of playing kits and travel assistance for upcoming tours.
This title win is being celebrated as a landmark achievement and a significant chapter in Indian cricket history.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas stated, “This is a landmark moment for the blind women’s cricket team and a moment which the entire nation can be proud of. Keep soaring to greater heights.”
Secretary Saikia added, “India women’s cricket is in a special phase right now, wherein Harmanpreet and her team lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup, and Deepika TC won the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind. It has been a great effort from Deepika and her team, and I would like to congratulate them for their brilliant run in the tournament.”
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also commended the team, saying, “I would like to extend my wishes to Deepika and her team for this historic achievement. This is a proud moment for the nation and one that will inspire millions across the country.”
Treasurer Raghuram Bhat expressed his pride in welcoming the entire team at the BCCI headquarters, congratulating them for their mental strength and resilience which has made the nation proud.
Honorary Joint Secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia also recognized this achievement, stating, “Women’s cricket in 2025 has seen phenomenal results, and I would like to congratulate the blind women’s cricket team for their monumental victory in the tournament.”