Visually handicapped Indian cricketers celebrate

The Indian women who beat Nepal women in the final

India’s visually handicapped women’s cricket team scored a global victory for everyone in their situation when they won what was called the first ever VFS Global Women’s T20 World Cup that was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The event, contested by teams from six countries, was organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) – the cricketing arm of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled – that organisers said marked a pivotal moment for women’s sports and disability inclusion. 

As part of its continued commitment to empowering women and fostering inclusive communities, VFS Global said it was honoured to be associated with the tournament that enabled women to thrive, lead and inspire.

“The Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup stands for courage, determination and the power of opportunity. We are humbled to be associated with an initiative that champions inclusion at a global scale. 

“I extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners and all the participating teams for their inspiring performances. Their achievements remind us of what is possible when opportunity meets courage. At VFS Global, empowering women and advancing inclusion remain at the heart of our commitment, whether within our organisation or through our community partnerships,” said Yummi Talwar, the Chief Operating Officer for South Asia VFS Global.

Chief organisers of the tournament CABI said the tournament showcased to the world women who are not deterred physically or mentally.

“We are sincerely grateful to VFS Global for partnering with us in this milestone event. Their support strengthens our mission of elevating blind women’s cricket on the world stage. We look forward to building this into a long-term, global partnership, one that drives meaningful opportunities, deeper visibility and a truly inclusive sporting future for women with visual impairments,” said GK Mahantesh the Chairman of CABI and Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled.