The Blind Cricket World Cup
In 1998, India hosted the first international tournament for blind and partially-sighted cricketers. It was the brainchild of businessman George Abraham.
In 1998, India hosted the inaugural edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup 鈥� a format of the game based on sound. Seven nations took part in the tournament, which was supported by cricketing greats such as Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, and is credited with changing perceptions of the blind and partially-sighted in India. Claire Bowes talks to the founder of the Cricket World Cup, George Abraham.
PHOTO:Blind Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Fayyaz in action (Getty Images)
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