IDCA Unveils T20I Tri-Series and ODI Squad for Deaf Cricket
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Synopsis
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has unveiled the 16-member squad for the upcoming International T20 and ODI Deaf cricket series, featuring a tri-series against South Africa and Australia. The matches will take place in New Delhi from March 2 to 12.
Key Takeaways
- The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has announced the squad for the upcoming matches.
- The T20 tri-series will include India, South Africa, and Australia.
- Virender Singh is set to lead the Indian Deaf Cricket team.
- The team will undergo rigorous training under expert coaches.
- IDCA emphasizes promoting the talent of hearing-impaired athletes.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has officially announced the 16-member Team India lineup for the upcoming International T20 and ODI Deaf cricket series. The T20 International tri-series featuring India, South Africa, and Australia is scheduled to take place from March 2 to 8 in New Delhi.
After the tri-series, the Indian Deaf Cricket team will compete in a three-match ODI series against Australia from March 10 to 12. The selection of the Team India Deaf squad was conducted by the All-India Men’s Selection Committee, with Virender Singh appointed as the captain.
The Indian deaf cricket team will engage in rigorous training and practice sessions under the expert direction of head coach Dev Dutt and assistant coach Susheel Gupta. Dev Dutt praised chief selector Vinod Kumar Matta for assembling a highly skilled and promising squad and expressed gratitude to IDCA for their assistance in organizing and hosting the series.
President of IDCA, Sumit Jain, remarked, "The Indian squad looks exceptionally promising. I am hopeful that our players in the Deaf Cricket Team will deliver remarkable performances to excel in both tournaments. The international tri-series and ODI series will serve as a significant platform for the Indian Deaf Cricket Team to demonstrate their remarkable abilities consistently. This also presents an opportunity for the players to position the team among the world's best."
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) is affiliated with the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC), which collaborates closely with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to promote cricket among hearing-impaired athletes globally.
IDCA CEO Roma Balwani stated, "ICDA has consistently committed to organizing and hosting series like these to promote and appreciate the unique athletic talent of our hearing-impaired players. I eagerly anticipate witnessing competitive tournaments ahead, where players from all teams will exhibit their outstanding skills. I always keep my fingers crossed for our Indian players, who have the potential to shine and achieve success in many such tournaments."
Squad India Deaf: Virender Singh - Captain (Himachal Pradesh), Umar Ashraf-WK (Jammu & Kashmir), Abhishek Singh (West Bengal), Akash Singh (Haryana), Yashwanth Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), Sanju Sharma (Rajasthan), Santosh Kr. Mohapatra (Odisha), Kuldeep Singh (Haryana), Vivek Kumar (Haryana), Sudarsun E (Tamil Nadu), Krishna Gowda-WK (Maharashtra), M. Shramith (Karnataka), Sibun Nanda (Odisha), Ankit Jangir (Rajasthan), Sharik Majeed (Jammu & Kashmir).
Support Staff: Viral Jain - Manager, Dev Dutt – Coach, Susheel Gupta – Assistant Coach, Imran Ali – Trainer, Arif Khan - Physio & Sharad Mudgal – Interpreter (ISL).
