NTT DATA inaugurates 12-day coaching camp for India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers

Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled today announced the launch of a 12-day intensive coaching camp, supported by NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The camp will prepare India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers for the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, scheduled for November 2025 across three venues — New Delhi, Kathmandu, and Bengaluru.

Inaugurated at the Samarthanam Art Centre, the camp will deliver advanced cricket training along with life skills development, digital literacy, and financial literacy sessions. Players—selected from 16 states based on their performance at the Women’s National 2025—have been placed into four teams: India Red, India Blue, India Yellow, and India Orange. All participants will also receive a three-month stipend to support their preparation and Higher Education Support.

A selection committee will evaluate performance throughout the camp to identify the top 17 players who will advance to elite training and ultimately represent India at the World Cup.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Chairman of CABI, said, “The stage is set for the qualification phase of the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind. We thank NTT DATA, who have been our staunch supporters for many years, for championing this historic moment and empowering our players to showcase their skills, leadership, and resilience on the world stage.”

“This coaching camp marks a powerful step forward in the journey of inclusive sports. At NTT DATA, we believe that true innovation begins with equal opportunity—and these 56 remarkable women athletes are a testament to what’s possible when barriers are removed and potential is nurtured. We are proud to continue our partnership with Samarthanam and CABI in championing the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind, and in creating platforms where resilience, talent, and leadership shine,” said Ankur Dasgupta, Head of Marketing – India, NTT DATA. 

“I feel truly humbled and privileged to be part of this event and to learn more about Cricket for the Blind. It was an honour to share the stage with these inspiring visually impaired cricketers, and I wholeheartedly wish them the very best for the upcoming World Cup. Cricket has always been my greatest passion and has given me everything in life. I stand in full support of Cricket for the Blind, and I urge everyone to come forward and support this remarkable initiative,” said Ms Shubha Satheesh, the Indian Cricketer.  

The top 56 Players who are part of the NTT DATA Coaching Camp and Cricket Tournament for the Blind.

Sl No	Name	Category	State
1	Sunita  Kumari	B1	Delhi
2	Sejal Gaurav	B1	Delhi
3	Simu Das	B1	Delhi
4	Mamina Naik	B1	Odisha
5	Mehek Lakra	B1	West Bengal
6	Karuna	B1	Andhra Pradesh
7	Pooja Singh	B1	Delhi
8	Padmini Tudu	B1	Odisha
9	Annu Sharma	B1	Bihar
10	Bhagamma	B1	Karnataka
11	Anitha	B1	Telangana
12	Vaishali Gavit	B1	Gujarat
13	Jamunarani Tudu	B1	Odisha
14	Kavya V	B1	Karnataka
15	Rakshitha	B1	Karnataka
16	Priya Keer	B1	Madhya Pradesh
17	Aarti Jothe	B1	Madhya Pradesh
18	Saloni Bhoi	B1	Rajasthan
19	Shivani Bhoi	B1	Rajasthan
20	Gyanwati Patel	B1	Delhi
21	Rachana Jena	B2	Odisha
22	Noori Khatoon	B2	Delhi
23	Sunitha D	B2	Karnataka
24	Archana D A	B2	Maharashtra
25	Parbati Marndi	B2	Odisha
26	Anekaha	B2	Delhi
27	Sonali Gupta	B2	Uttar Pradesh
28	S Hamsika	B2	Telangana
29	Mikka	B2	Andhra Pradesh
30	Sunita Saarathe	B2	Madhya Pradesh
31	Basanti Hansda	B2	Odisha
32	Sukanti Dalapati	B2	Odisha
33	Deepa Saxena	B2	Haryana
34	Deepmala Kumari	B2	Delhi
35	Preethi Kumari	B2	Delhi
36	Jamsheela	B2	Kerala
37	Simran	B2	Rajasthan
38	Phula Saren	B3	Odisha
39	Deepika	B3	Karnataka
40	Kavya N R	B3	Karnataka
41	Jayalakshmi	B3	Karnataka
42	Satya	B3	Andhra Pradesh
43	Chetna Galchar	B3	Gujarat
44	Bimla Sandil	B3	Jharkhand
45	Pratima Gosh	B3	West Bengal
46	Priyanshi	B3	Delhi
47	Ganga Kadam	B3	Maharashtra
48	Jhili Birua	B3	Odisha
49	Poonam	B3	Uttar Pradesh
50	Sindhu M	B3	Tamil Nadu
51	Sushma Patel	B3	Madhya Pradesh
52	Durga Evle	B3	Madhya Pradesh
53	Muskan	B3	Rajasthan
54	Sapna	B3	Rajasthan
55	Usha Singh	B3	Jharkhand
56	Ankitha	B3	Telangana

About NTT DATA

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About CABI 

Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of Samarthanam, is registered to govern cricket tournaments in India. CABI is the apex body organising cricket for the blind and is affiliated to the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC). CABI organises zonal, state, national and international level cricket tournaments in India and abroad.

The motive behind organising Cricket for the Blind is to provide the players with a platform to showcase talent. It aids in enhancing the players’ self-confidence, encourages sportsmanship and focuses on skills rather disabilities. The initiative also sensitises public by inducing a social responsibility to respect people with disabilities, understand their needs and eventually help them merge with mainstream. 

About Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of our organisation is to work towards an inclusive society which provides equal opportunities for all. More details can be found at our official website https://www.samarthanam.org/

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