NTT DATA Sponsors 12-day coaching camp for the top 56 visually impaired cricketers of CABI

Bengaluru: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled are pleased to announce that NTT DATA, a digital business and IT services leader, is supporting   the top 56 visually impaired cricketers of CABI on their journey to the 3rd T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. NTT DATA has sponsored a 12-day coaching camp that will host 56 visually impaired cricketers competing for a position on the national team.

“The stage is set for the beginning of qualification for the inaugural edition of our 3rd T20 World Cup,” said Mahantesh G.K., President, CABI. “Thanks to NTT DATA for setting the tone for an exciting build-up to support the game of cricket for the visually impaired. Through this coaching and tournament series, the blind cricketers will be able to showcase their talents in front of the world and help them prepare for a transition by developing soft skills, strong work ethic, and leadership skills essential for their successful performance.”

The coaching camp begins on July 11 and will take place on two grounds in Bengaluru. It will serve as the qualification pathway as the selection committee identifies the top 29 players for further Coaching. 17 of the top 29 players will be selected to represent India at the upcoming Blind World Cup. Once chosen, the players will undergo sports and life skills training, including virtual digital and financial literacy classes leading to their participation in the T-20 World Cup for the Blind.

The players will also receive a monthly stipend for five months to maintain their sports training and fitness schedules to prepare them for this prestigious international tournament

“We are proud to support the top 56 Indian Visually Impaired Cricketers and are looking forward to the display of talent, resilience and strength during the camp,” Ankur Dasgupta, Vice President, Global CSR & India Marketing at NTT DATA Services. “We are also thankful for the positive impact that CABI and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled drive to enhance inclusivity in sports further. Their dedication to increasing the opportunities available for the visually impaired while putting India on the world map is truly commendable.”

The T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind will be held across multiple cities in India and include teams from India, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, Nepal, England Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The tournament has the full support of The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the national governing body for cricket in India.

Cricketers attending the coaching camp:

 

	Name	Home State	Category (Vision)
1	RAJARAPU GANESH	Telangana	B1
2	JIBIN PRAKASH	Kerala	B1
3	ANKA VENKATESWARA RAO	Andhra Pradesh	B1
4	LALIT MEENA	Rajasthan	B1
5	GUNDALA PREM KUMAR	Andhra Pradesh	B1
6	AJIT ORAON	Haryana	B1
7	AMOL D KARCHE	Maharashtra	B1
8	SONU GOLKAR	Madhya Pradesh	B1
9	PRAVEEN KUMAR SHARMA	Haryana	B1
10	NILESH YADAV	Delhi	B1
11	ROHIT KUMAR SHARMA	Jammu & Kashmir	B1
12	ISLAM ALI	Rajasthan	B1
13	SUJEET MUNDA	Jharkhand	B1
14	TAPAN KUMAR GOUDA	Odisha	B1
15	MUKESH KUMAR RAWAT	Delhi	B1
16	OMPRAKASH PAL	Madhya Pradesh	B1
17	SUVENDU MAHATA	West Bengal	B1
18	MD JAFAR IQBAL	Odisha	B1
19	BASAPPA WADDAGOL	Karnataka	B1
20	BASAVARAJ HULLENNAVAR	Karnataka	B1
21	EDDU LINGAMURTHI	Telangana	B2
22	LOKESHA	Karnataka	B2
23	I AJAY KUMAR REDDY	Andhra Pradesh	B2
24	VENKATESWARARAO DUNNA	Andhra Pradesh	B2
25	ROHIT SHARMA	Haryana	B2
26	IRFAN DIWAN	Delhi	B2
27	SANDIP SONAJI GHUGE	Goa	B2
28	DEEPAK SINGH RAWAT	Uttarakhand	B2
29	GAMBHEER SINGH CHAUHAN	Uttarakhand	B2
30	BHASKAR	Karnataka	B2
31	CHANDAN LAL	Haryana	B2
32	VENKATESH MUNIKARAN R	Tamil Nadu	B2
33	MOHAMMAD FAISAL	Uttar Pradesh	B2
34	SURAJIT GHARA	West Bengal	B2
35	NAKULA  BADANAYAK	Odisha	B2
36	MANEESH  A	Kerala	B2
37	ABHJITH SIRTHODE	Maharashtra	B2
38	AMITI RAVI	Andhra Pradesh	B3
39	TOMPAKI DURGA RAO	Andhra Pradesh	B3
40	DEEPAK MALIK	Haryana	B3
41	GUNJA MADHU	Telangana	B3
42	DEEPAK	Haryana	B3
43	D TANDAVA KRISHNA	Andhra Pradesh	B3
44	DHINAGAR.G	Pondicherry	B3
45	VISHNU N K	Kerala	B3
46	ASHUTOSH RAMDAS MAVASKAR	Goa	B3
47	ANIL BELSARE	Maharashtra	B3
48	VIJAY	Himachal Pradesh	B3
49	ARUN KUMAR P	Tamil Nadu	B3
50	MOHD AZEEM	Jammu & Kashmir	B3
51	SANJEEV KERKETTA	Jharkhand	B3
52	CHANDAN KUMAR GUPTA	Uttar Pradesh	B3
53	SUKHRAM MAJHI	Odisha	B3
54	SUNIL RAMESH	Karnataka	B3
55	PRAKASH JAYARAMAIAH	Karnataka	B3
56	GHEVAR REBARI	Rajasthan	B3

About NTT DATA: 

NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, digital & IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables them, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries around the globe. Visit us at nttdata.com.

About CABI:

Cricket association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of Samarthanam, is registered to govern cricket tournaments in India. CABI is the apex body organizing cricket for the blind and is affiliated to World Blind Cricket Ltd (WBC). CABI organizes zonal, state, national and international level cricket tournaments in India and abroad.

The motive behind organizing Cricket for the Blind is to provide the players with a platform to showcase talent. It aids in enhancing the players’ self-confidence, encourages sportsmanship and focuses on skills rather disabilities. The initiative also sensitizes public by inducing a social responsibility to respect people with disabilities, understand their needs and eventually help them merge with mainstream.

About Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled:

Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of our organization is to work towards an inclusive society which provides equal opportunities for all. More details can be found at our official website https://www.samarthanam.org/