T20 World Cup for Blind 2022: How it is played, India squad, matches — All you need to know

The third edition of the T20 World Cup for Blind is set to commence on 6 December with hosts India taking on Nepal in the tournament opener in Faridabad. The competition which comprises seven teams will be played in a round-robin format where all the sides will face each other.

The semi-finals of the World Cup are scheduled to take place on 15th December and the title clash is slated to be held on 17 December in Bengaluru. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be up against each other on 7 December in Delhi.

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is the brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind.

2️⃣ days to go!!!
Keep the excitement flowing with #OtherMenInBlue#cricket #blindcricket #blindcricketworldcup #WorldCupSeason #grind #India #TeamIndia #IndianSquad pic.twitter.com/NL8a16tAnv

— Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) (@blind_cricket) December 3, 2022

“I am thrilled to be a part of the 3rd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind as the Brand Ambassador. I commend and appreciate the spirit of visually Impaired Cricketers for their passion for Cricket and determination to fight everyday challenges. It is a different world, but it is a world of Cricket. Cricket has no boundaries. And I believe this game taught me How to Fight, how to Fall, how to Dust Myself off to get up again and Move Forward. So I urge and invite everyone to support this great initiative,” he said.

7️⃣ Countries,
9️⃣ Cities,
2️⃣4️⃣ Matches &
Millions of Followers!
Mark your calendars! 3T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2022 starts on December 5, 2022.
Together, let us support blind cricket!#cricket #blindcricket #blindcricketworldcup #worldcupseason pic.twitter.com/dJZsMIO2zc

— Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) (@blind_cricket) November 29, 2022

Australia, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka and India are the teams who will be featuring in the tournament. 150 Players will be participating from all the countries and tournaments will take place in 9 cities across India and will consist of a total of 24 matches.

Let’s now have a look at some of the rules and regulations.

How is Blind cricket played?

The bowler has to bowl underarm deliveries while it should pitch twice before reaching the batter. The boundaries are 45 yards as a minimum and a maximum of 55 yards.

It’s mandatory for the bowlers to say “ready” when he is ready to bowl and the batter replies “yes”. Apart from this, the bowler has to shout “play” while delivering the ball.

Congratulations and best wishes to the 17 players of CABI who will represent India at the 3rd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind!✨
We can’t wait to see these players on the field! Matches are to begin from 6th to 17th December 2022!!@YUVSTRONG12 @SamarthanamTFTD @dcciofficial pic.twitter.com/4CRv9whJgz

— Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) (@blind_cricket) October 21, 2022

If the bowler fails to do that, the umpire can call it a no-ball.

The batters generally use the sweep shot prominently to score runs.

The Players

There are three categories, B1, B2, B3. The B1 players are totally blind, B2 are partially blind while the B3 cricketers are partially sighted. The team comprises of XI players and should have at least four B1 players, three B2 players and a maximum of B3 players.

The B1 category shall have a runner while B2 has an option of keeping a runner.

If a B1 player takes a “one bounce” catch, it will result in the batter being given out.

The B1 players wear a white wristband on the right wrist or a white stripe on the right upper arm of the playing shirt.

A press conference was organized by @SamarthanamTFTD and CABI ahead of the 3rd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2022.
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