The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Cricket Association for the Blind in Kerala (CABK), in association with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, have announced that the IndusInd Bank Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 will kick off on January 13 in Kochi.
A total of 19 teams divided into five groups will compete in the spirited tournament for the championship. The league stage will commence on January 13, while the inauguration ceremony will take place on January 12 at Durbar Hall Ground, Ernakulam.
Dr R Bindu, Minister for Higher Education & Social Justice, will be the chief guest along with other distinguished guests. A musical evening with Vaikom Vijayalakshmi is scheduled to make the event memorable.
The league stage and quarter-finals will conclude on January 16. The semi-finals will take place on January 17, where the top four teams will compete for a spot in the final. The grand finale will be held on January 18 at Palace Oval, Thripunithura, Kochi. A total of 34 matches will be played during the tournament.
Sanjeev Anand, head – Corporate, Commercial & Rural Banking and also in-charge of IndusInd For Sports, IndusInd Bank, said: “At IndusInd Bank, we are proud to champion inclusivity and empower extraordinary talent through platforms like the Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind. This tournament is a celebration of determination, resilience and the unstinting spirit of women athletes who inspire us by overcoming challenges and setting new benchmarks through path-breaking achievements in sports. It reflects our commitment for creating opportunities that drive meaningful impact and elevate voices in sports and beyond."
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