NEW DELHI: The officials of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) met Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles on Monday here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Marles had come to India to watch the ODI Cricket World Cup final match between India and Australia on Sunday.
According to the officials, CABI discussed the prospects of organising a bilateral series between the blind cricket teams of India and Australia with Marles.
“The meeting delved into discussions about the representation of CABI and explored the prospect of organizing a bilateral series between Indian and Australian blind cricket teams in Australia. The deputy Prime Minister exhibited a keen interest in the history and nuances of blind cricket, engaging in a thorough conversation on gameplay and strategies,” the statement from CABI further added.
CABI general secretary Shailender Yadav expressed gratitude for the opportunity and shared his optimism about the future collaboration between the two nations in the field of blind cricket.
Australia beat India to claim their sixth Men’s Cricket World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
