India Mixed Disability Cricket team camps in Delhi for England IT20 series
Synopsis
India's differently-abled cricketers will take the field at Lord's on 19 August — the final match of a seven-game IT20 series against England. Before that, the squad convenes at Chhawla, Delhi, from 26 July in a national training camp backed by the DDCA, signalling a serious institutional push for inclusive cricket on the global stage.
Key Takeaways
The DCCI has announced a national training camp at Chhawla, Dwarka, New Delhi from 26 July .
India will play a seven-match IT20 series against England from 5 August to 19 August .
The series spans five venues: Derby, Leicester, Hove, Arundel , and Lord's Cricket Ground .
The final match at Lord's is scheduled for 19 August ; all games start at 2:30 PM local time .
Rohit Jhalani , former Rajasthan Ranji captain, heads the support staff as Head Coach .
DDCA President Rohan Jaitley and ICC Chairman Jay Shah have been acknowledged for their institutional support.
The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has announced that the Indian Mixed Disability Cricket team will begin a training camp at Chhawla, near Dwarka, New Delhi, from 26 July, ahead of a seven-match IT20 series against England scheduled from 5 August to 19 August across multiple venues in England.
Series Schedule and Venues
The seven-match IT20 series opens with the first two games at OurCoop County Ground, Derby, on 5 August and 7 August. The third match moves to Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester, on 9 August, followed by the fourth game at the County Ground, Hove, on 12 August. The fifth and sixth fixtures are set for Arundel on 15 and 16 August, before the series concludes with the seventh and final IT20 at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on 19 August. All matches are scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time.
Support Staff for the England Tour
The team's backroom setup is led by Rohit Jhalani, a former Rajasthan Ranji captain, who serves as Head Coach. He is joined by Dev Dutt as Coach, Rohit Sharma as Fielding Coach, Ramswaroop Saini handling Strength and Conditioning, and Mayank Pushkar as Physio. The experienced support structure signals the DCCI's intent to mount a competitive campaign on English soil.
What the DCCI Said
DCCI Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan described the series as a landmark occasion for differently-abled cricketers. 'The Mixed Disability Cricket Series is another landmark opportunity for our players to showcase their talent on the international stage. We are confident the team will compete with determination, uphold the spirit of inclusive cricket and make the country proud. I extend my best wishes to the players and support staff for a successful tour of England,' he said.
Acknowledgements and Institutional Support
The DCCI acknowledged ICC Chairman Jay Shah for his continued backing of differently-abled cricket in India. The council also thanked Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley for facilitating the national training camp in the capital, which the DCCI described as vital to the team's pre-tour preparations. This series represents a growing push to bring inclusive cricket onto prominent international stages, with the final match at Lord's lending the tour considerable symbolic weight.
Point of View
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NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mixed Disability Cricket Series between India and England?
It is a seven-match IT20 series between India and England's mixed disability cricket teams, scheduled from 5 August to 19 August across five venues in England, including the final at Lord's Cricket Ground. The series is organised under the aegis of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI).
Where is India's pre-tour training camp being held?
The Indian team's training camp is being held at Chhawla, near Dwarka in New Delhi, starting 26 July. The camp was facilitated with support from DDCA President Rohan Jaitley.
Which venues will host the India–England Mixed Disability IT20 series?
The seven matches will be played at OurCoop County Ground (Derby), Uptonsteel Grace Road (Leicester), County Ground (Hove), Arundel, and Lord's Cricket Ground. All matches start at 2:30 PM local time.
Who is coaching the Indian Mixed Disability Cricket team for the England tour?
Rohit Jhalani, a former Rajasthan Ranji captain, is the Head Coach. The support staff also includes Dev Dutt (Coach), Rohit Sharma (Fielding Coach), Ramswaroop Saini (Strength and Conditioning), and Mayank Pushkar (Physio).
What did DCCI Secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan say about the series?
Chauhan called the series 'another landmark opportunity' for players to showcase their talent internationally and expressed confidence that the team would 'uphold the spirit of inclusive cricket and make the country proud.'
