Over 2,500 differently-abled cricketers register to play for India: DCCI

As many as 2,600 differently-abled cricketers have registered themselves in the Differently-abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI). To note, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started this initiative to collect the data of Differently-Abled Cricketers of India and to streamline the entire process.

The process was started a week ago and till now, nearly 2,600 players have registered. The DCCI will collect all the data and send it to the BCCI which will divide the players into categories as per their states. It is to be noted that some states such as Punjab, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Tripura have already formed Differently-Abled Cricket Committees at the state level and are waiting for further instructions.

The data will allow us to plan our activities efficiently: DCCI

“We are also collecting the data of support staff who have experience of working with Differently Abled Cricketers. DCCI is the only body that is supported by BCCI for the promotion and development of cricket for differently-abled players, ” the DCCI said in a statement.

“All the data collected will be shared with the BCCI, which will further be divided state-wise and sent to state associations. This data will allow us to plan our activities efficiently. State Cricket Associations such as Punjab, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tripura, etc. have already formed Differently-Abled Cricket Committees at the state level and other states are also in the process,” the statement added.

Secretary-General of DCCI said that several organizations have not sought permission from the top board but are claiming themselves to represent the country.

Ravi Kant Chauhan, secretary-General of DCCI and member of BCCI’s Committee for Differently-Abled, said, “Right now many organizations are claiming themselves to represent the country without any consent of the BCCI. This often leads to the exploitation of players. We want to stop all this and bring a system in place just like BCCI has for men and women players.”