Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met and felicitated the Indian blind women’s cricket team, who recently won the inaugural T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, at his office. He congratulated the players for their historic achievement and outstanding performance on the world stage.
A Moment of Pride for the Nation
The chief minister lauded the team’s resilience, determination, and commitment, describing their success as a moment of immense pride for the nation. He promised all possible support to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust, appreciating their efforts in the betterment of blind cricket in the country. Fadnavis also assured a government job to Ganga Kadam, who is from Maharashtra and was the vice-captain of the team.
Gifts and Encouragement
During the meeting, the players were gifted iPhones by the chief minister, who assured that the state will continue supporting all visually impaired cricketers wherever possible. He personally congratulated each player, acknowledging the hard work, discipline, and courage that contributed to winning the World Cup. Fadnavis expressed admiration for the team’s journey and encouraged the players to keep up their hard work and bring more laurels to the country.
Inspirational Words from CABI Chairman
Speaking on the occasion, G.K. Mahantesh, Chairman of CABI, remarked, “This felicitation by the Hon’ble Chief Minister is not just an honour for our players, but a powerful message of recognition and inclusion. His words of encouragement will motivate our cricketers to dream bigger and continue inspiring countless young girls with visual impairments across the country.”
The blind women’s cricket team expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister for his warm reception and support, calling the meeting a memorable moment in their journey and a strong boost for the future of blind cricket in India.