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MESSAGE FROM PAKISTAN BLIND CRICKET COUNCIL

We have been taught that nature compensates us for the calamities it inflicts on us and that among others, blindness may be a most serious affliction but that it still cannot stand in the way of those with a resolve to achieve greater things, awe-inspiring is the spirits to smile in the face of adversity, to overcome the limitations imposed by a crippling handicap and yet have the desire to compete and to excel, and the ambition to live life to its fullest despite blindness.The visually impaired cricketers enjoy and gibe pleasure to not just their similarly afflicted brethren but to infuse a can-do spirit in the entire humanity with their indomitable courage.Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) is leaving no stone unturned to provide ample cricket playing opportunities to the visually challenged at all levels (international events, domestic cricket, club cricket and in Blind educational institutes), providing educational aids and stipends to complete their studies and also extending full support for their rehabilitation and inclusion in the society.So far, three One-Day Cricket World Cups for the Blind had been conducted and Pakistan Blind Cricket team reached the final of all three editions and won the last two World Cups consecutively beside this Pakistan won the 10 International one-day series out of played 12and also won 6 Twenty-20 series out of played 7.

PBCC is a full member of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with a voting right and PCB is extending full support for the promotion and development of cricket for the Blind. Government of Pakistan also contributed in conducting International Blind Cricket events and recognized the achievements of Pakistan Blind Cricket by awarding the 'Tamgha-i-Imtiaz' to Mr. Abdul Razzaq the Captain of World Champion Pakistan Blind Cricket team.Pakistan Blind Cricket team is fully prepared to take the challenge of the first Twenty-20 Blind Cricket World Cup to be held in India from 1st to 13th December 2012 in Bangalore. Pakistan Blind Cricket Council conducted three preparatory camps, one in July 2012 and two in November 2012, each of ten days.PBCC anticipates thrilling and interesting contests in the World Cup, Pakistan hopes to lift the title although it won't be easy.PBCC acclaims the efforts of Cricket Association of the Blind in India (CABI) of taking the initiative of conducting inaugural Twenty-20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind and wish them success in making this World Cup a success.

Syed Sultan Shah,Chairman,PBCC

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MESSAGE FROM BANGLADESH BLIND CRICKET COUNCIL

On behalf of Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC), we would like to congratulate CABI and Samarthanam Truest for Disabled for the successful conduction of the first T-20 World Cup-2012 for the Blind. Cricket for the Visually Impaired in Bangladesh head been started in the year 2000. The National Association of Sports for the Persons with Disability (NASPD) is the pioneer of Blind Cricket in Bangladesh.

One weak Blind Cricket Training Camp and a Friendly Demonstration Match Jointly organized by National Association of Sports for the Persons with Disability (NASPD and National Forum of Organization working with Disabled (NFOWD) with the support of West Bengal Blind Cricket Association (India) in 2000. It was the initial stage for the Promotion of Blind Cricket in Bangladesh. NASPD also arrange a 15 days Training Program for Players and Coaches in Dhaka Bangladesh 2007 with the support Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC).

Thereafter for Development of the cricket for visually challenged persons of Bangladesh and establishment of the equal access of visually challenged persons with blind cricket as a part of their games and sports activities as well as to participate in the World Blind Cricket, the Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC) has been established on 17th May 2008.

The main objective of BBCC is to make efforts for promotion of blind Cricket throughout the country and to arrange cricket tournaments at local, national and international levels, so that they can establish their sports career as a blind cricketer and participate in national and international blind cricket competitions.

At present situation of blind cricket in Bangladesh, BBCC feels that extensive training course is needed for the development of blind cricket from grass root level in order do something positive for the promotion of blind cricketers to creating opportunities for the visually challenged persons of Bangladesh. BBCC is planning to continue the ongoing activities for organizing districts, divisional and national level blind cricket competitions within this year and upcoming years.

Since 2008, BBCC conducting blind cricket training camp to prepare new young cricketers. The main objective of the program is to develop blind cricket and popularize the game in the community.

It is mentioned that, with the support of BBCC, 8 (eight) blind cricket clubs were established in different parts of the country, named:

q Dhaka Blind Cricket Clubq NASPD Blind Cricket Club q Chittagong Blind Cricket Clubq Rajshahi Blind Cricket Club q Cox's Bazar Blind Cricket Club q Sunamgonj Blind Cricket Club q ABC Blind Cricket Club Narsindiq Jessore Blind Cricket Club

Number of Clubs yet to be established, in the training session, 250 visually challenged persons were trained up so far, and they are able to play blind cricket.

For the development of blind cricket in School level in Bangladesh, Sightsavers have taken the initiatives for creating opportunities for visually challenged persons to concentrate into mainstreaming of the community through blind cricket and other development activities.Page-2

Accordingly, with the financial support of Sightsavers, and technical support of BBCC, BBCC conducted the 10 days blind cricket training camp. The main objective of the program was to

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promote blind cricket at grass root level and establish school blind cricket team.

In this way, the visually challenged young cricketers will get the opportunity to participate in the blind school cricket tournament as well as to participate in the national and international cricket competitions.

It is mentioned here that, 10 (Ten) blind school cricket team were established in different parts of the country.

There are a number of blind school cricket teams yet to be established in 2012. It is a dynamic step for Sightsavers to promote blind cricket for visually challenged persons in Bangladesh.

BBCC believe that, this type of training will help the players to develop their skills and get prepared for participating in the national and international cricket competitions.

Eventually our heart full thanks to CABI,Samarthanam Truest for Disabled and the hole Board of World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) for Inviting Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC) to participate in the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup-2012 for the first time held from01 to 13 December at Bangalore, India. We are obliged and heart full thanks to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), Bangladesh for supporting us toparticipate in the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup-2012.

Regardless of the results, our team will definitely learn a lot of experience, playing skills and sportsmanship spirit from this beautiful event. Thanks for the hospitality, very good arrangements and wonderful opportunity.

Best Regards.

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HISTORY OF BLIND CRICKET IN THE WEST INDIES

In 2001, Mr. Clevedon Mayers as President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled met with Mr. Roger Fuggle to discuss introducing blind cricket to Barbados. Mr. Mayers approached the Barbados Cricket Association, the National Disabilities Unit and the Paralympic Association of Barbados for these Organizations to take up the challenge. In 2002, Mr. Mayers held further discussions in London with Mr. Andy Sellins, Coach of the English Blind Cricket. Mr. Andy Sellins and Mr. Timothy Guttridge visited Barbados and demonstrated blind cricket with a cricket pitch at an exhibition called the Home Show which landed the Barbados Council for the Disabled the top Prize for Most Outstanding Booth. This was followed up by a visit of an English Blind Cricket Team to Barbados in March 2003 where two matches were played. One was against celebrities in Queens Park and was attended by over eight hundred persons. The team lost against the celebrities who included players like Joel Garner, Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes. These matches were organized by the Barbados Council for the Disabled. Affirmative action was initiated in 2003, when a group of English players and officials visited Barbados to conduct a workshop for people from the Caribbean. Two members of that party journeyed to Trinidad & Tobago funded by the Caribbean Council for the Blind to make a presentation on Blind Cricket at the Biennial General Meeting of the Caribbean Council for the Blind. They called upon the delegates to take up the challenge of introducing the game in the respective territories.In 2004, a full English team visited Barbados for a series of matches. The hosts lost the series but viewed it as a step in development.Barbados was the first territory to establish its Blind Cricket Association, known as the Barbados Blind Cricket Association in 2005. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Companies Act of Barbados in 2006.Jamaica was the second territory to form its Blind Cricket. In 2005, a full English team visited Jamaica for a series of demonstration matches. It was during this visit that the West Indies Cricket Council for the Blind (WICCB) interim committee was inaugurated. At this point only three countries were involved - host Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago. In October 2005, The West Indies Cricket Council for the Blind was admitted as a full member of the World Blind Cricket Council at a meeting in South Africa attended by President Daemion McLean and Development Officer Vivalyn Latty-Scott. Trinidad & Tobago (T & T) was the third territory to launch its Blind Cricket Association.In 2005, with the support of the Caribbean Council for the Blind, training personnel from the World Blind Cricket Council and the Trinidad & Tobago Blind Cricket Association, the first regional training programme for mainstream cricket coaches from the Caribbean was held at the National Cricket Center, Balmaine Couva. Nine Coaches received training. The T & T players were also part of the process from which was developed a model for future training to be undertaken in the region. Other training programmes were subsequently held in St. Lucia/Windward Islands, and Guyana. The programme for the Leeward Islands has been put on hold because of the lack of funding. Guyana and The Windward Islands went on to launch their associations.In 2006, the Constitution of WICCB was ratified. The WICCB was officially launched by the Honourable Trevor Prescod, the Minister of Social Transformation. The West Indies Cricket Council for the Blind Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Companies Act of Barbados in 2008.


Inter-territorial matches

In May 2005, Barbados visited Trinidad & Tobago for a series. In November of the same year, some representatives of the Trinidad and Barbados Blind Cricket Teams visited Dominica for a promotional game, witnessed by a large and enthusiastic crowd at the Botanic Gardens grounds. To date, Dominica has been the only territory in the Caribbean where the game is broadcast live on National Radio. In 2006, some players from Trinidad again joined their Barbadian counterparts for a weekend of cricket activities. Players from St. Lucia and Dominica gathered in St. Lucia for the first Windward Islands Tournament for a week of cricket activities. They were joined by Barbados for some promotional and development games. The first Regional Tournament was held in Barbados in 2006. Following this, the first West Indies Blind Cricket Team was selected to participate in the third Cricket World Cup for the Blind in Pakistan in December 2006 and placed fifth among the seven participating nations. Prior to the team's departure from Trinidad they were involved in a nine day camp funded by a sports company of Trinidad & Tobago. The Caribbean Council for the Blind contributed significant funding to the cause.From 2007 to 2010, a regional tournament was held every year. The sixth regional tournament was held in Jamaica in July, 2011 and twenty-five players were shortlisted from which a West Indian Team would be selected to represent at the World T20 Championship in December, 2012 in India. It was decided that the Regional Tournament for 2012 be cancelled, as the funds needed to execute it should be utilized to facilitate the T20 World Cup Tour in December 2012.

Relationship with Regional Cricket Body

Our dialogue with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have thus far resulted in some assistance being given for one delegate being able to participate in the 2007 meeting of the World Blind Cricket Council and having a link on the WICB website. The WICB has assisted with the Bangalore T20 World Cup 2012. However, discussion on affiliation is a work in progress, since such must start at the individual country level.The WICB's involvement is indeed critical at this time, because with its access to resources it can assist the WICCB in the further development of Blind Cricket.

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MESSAGE FROM SRI LANKA On behalf of Sri Lankan Cricket Association of the Visually handicapped, I would like to congratulate CABI and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled for the successful conduction of the ever first T20 Blind Cricket World cup. Cricket for the visually impaired in Sri Lanka had been started in the year 1952 from the school for the blind Rathmalana, the biggest school in South Asia. The first match was played between the past pupils and the present pupils of the school. The chief guest for that match was the first prime minister, D.S Senanayaka. He inaugurated the match by bowling to the first bats man. On 1998, Sri Lanka Cricket Association of the visually handicapped was established in the Chairmanship of Elex Jayawordana. It was affiliated to the World Blind Cricket Council before two years of its establishment. We have participated in three world cups since it was established and we organized a national tournament sponsored by Dilmah Tea. We also conduct coaching camps especially in north and east and also conducts umpire and scorer training camps to the trainee scorers and umpires with the assistance of Sri Lanka Cricket board. Presently, our Association consists of fifteen clubs round the whole island having more than 175 players. Last but not the least we would like to thank CABI, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and the whole board of WBCC for their generous invitation to participate in this mega event of cricket. Regardless of the results, our team will definitely learn a lot of playing skills and sportsmanship spirit from this event. Thanks for the hospitality, good arrangements and wonderful opportunity. With best regards Mr. J. A. Norbert r Silva General SecretaryCricket Association of the Visually Handicapped in Srilanka

MESSAGE FROM NEPAL

Congratulation and hats off to you! That is what I can say to Cricket Association for the Blind in India for its commendable effort in giving impetus to the almost dead world class events by organizing T20 Blind cricket world cup. Many meetings were held and many propositions for the conduction of the World cup were put forward but the dream came true only when Indian Cricket said yes. From the context of Nepal, this tournament has helped to create a new history in the whole Nepal. This is the first blind cricket team from Nepal to participate in the World Cup. No team be it in cricket or football has got this opportunity until now. Today this seems to be negligible to many but becomes remarkable when this participation will be written in the golden book of history. Through this participation, Nepalese blind have proven that as most people perceive, the blind also have the competency and caliber to keep the national flag flying high in the international arena. Since this is our first participation, this world cup will definitely provide us a common platform to have mutual, cultural and personal relationship with the participants of other countries plus opportunity to hone playing skills at the international level. This is of course a great exposure to that community who has always been underestimated and whose issues have been least prioritized. On the other hand, Nepal bears a glorious history of having more than one hundred and twenty blind women cricket players and at the moment they are also really in need of international participation. Though two blind women from Nepal will be participating in this World Cup but cannot represent the wish and dreams of the whole blind women cricketers in Nepal. Considering the fact of having normal women's cricket teams in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan in South Asian region, I kindly request the member countries of WBCC to work towards forming women's team in their countries. Promoting cricket for blind women is respecting their right, dignity and display of a good model of inclusiveness. A better world can be imagined when men and women learn to work together. As a promoter of blind cricket for women, Nepal wishes to have international women's cricket in the near future.Finally, congratulation and hats off once again to the endeavor of the countries of WBCC. We are all the parts of this golden moment. Let's make a commitment from today to keep the spirit and mission of WBCC alive.With immense pleasureMajor Pawan GhimireAsian Development Director for WBCC, Chairman- Cricket Association of the Blind, Nepal.


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MESSAGE FROM BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION

“I wish success to the blind cricketers associated with the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind in Bangalore in December 2012.

The huge success of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics showed the United Kingdom supporting sport for people with disabilities. The hugely positive response of the crowds attending packed events with up to 80,000 people watching, joined by a global television audience showed international support. Karnataka's Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda, a 24-year old Paralympic athlete from Hosanagara in Hassan district, who has an impairment in his left leg, won silver medal in the Men's High Jump F42 category. He won India's first Paralympic medal of the Games.

The Olympics and Paralympics shows that public support can join governments in leading the way in disability rights, raising awareness of disability sport, diversity and the treatment of people with disabilities. The UK is a creative, inclusive, and welcoming place to live in, visit, and for business. The Games were delivered on time, on budget and with style.

The British Deputy High Commission, Bangalore, supports the opportunity presented by the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind to raise awareness about society's attitude to disability and disability sport around the world. We encourage more people with disabilities to enter into sport at the grassroots level, not only to help find the next generation of Paralympians, but also to demonstrate how sport can enrich the lives of everyone, can increase confidence and provide new community connections. The British Deputy High Commission, Bangalore, is delighted to be working with Samarthanam to promote improved awareness and understanding of disability. The work of the Trust is important to the greater integration of people with disability into society.”

MESSAGE FROM AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO INDIA

I am delighted to offer the support of the Australian Government to the 2012 T-20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind.For Australians, cricket is truly a game of the people. We play cricket in our parks, in our backyards, on our beaches, and in some of the world's great sporting stadiums. Cricket is a game played by the old and the young; and by men, women and children alike. The sound of willow on leather is synonymous with summer in Australia.Our passion for the game of cricket is one that we share with the people of India, and with the peoples of all of the nations of the cricket playing world. Cricket is a sport that brings together people from the furthest corners of Earth; from the beautiful islands of the Caribbean to the dusty veldts of southern Africa; from the tall mountains of New Zealand to the green fields of England; and from the steamy jungles of the sub-continent to the dry deserts of Australia.I have no doubt that the ten days of the 2012 T-20 World Cup Cricket World Cup for the Blind will produce many exciting and memorable moments on the field of play. But, more importantly, I am sure that it will lead to some wonderful friendships and connections being forged between the players and officials from the teams competing which will last a lifetime.I congratulate the Samarnathan Trust for the Disabled for their efforts in organising the tournament, and offer my thanks to the sponsors who have made the event possible. I wish all of the players a happy and enjoyable tournament.

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MESSAGE FROM NEW ZEALAND CONSUL GENERAL

“I would like to congratulate all players for their part in the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind in Bangalore, December 2012, being organized by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled. Such

tournaments help to build personal contacts and relationships in addition to the challenge of playing the best from other countries.

I hope you all gain immensely from the experience.”

MESSAGE FROM FORMER MEMBER OF THE INDIAN CRICKET TEAM, SYED KIRMANI

I have had a long and fruitful association with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and CABI, and am greatly impressed by what they are doing. I strongly support the efforts of Samarthanam, CABI and its founders and organizers, and am pleased to contribute in any way I can towards their activities. I have been an enthusiastic supporter of all major blind cricket tournaments organized by them, including the Corporate Cricket Cup held in Bangalore as a fundraising event for the World Cup. Cricket has been my passion throughout my life, and I am most happy to do my bit towards this cause. India is a country that is passionate about cricket, and so are all Indians – able-bodied and differently-abled. It is only right that the differently-abled players too have an opportunity to showcase their skills. Cricket in this format needs more support from parent organizations. I appeal to all to encourage, facilitate and support blind cricket.

I would like to commend Samarthanam Trust for all their work in organizing the World Cup and the preceding tournaments throughout this year and in 2011, and for giving these talented sportsmen the platform to prove their ability. I wish them all success in this endeavor and in all their initiatives in the years to come.I congratulate the players from all participating countries, and wish all the teams the very best. May the best team win and take home the World Cup.

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Samarthanam's Programmes

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working since 1997 to empower the differently-abled and economically underprivileged in India. Samarthanam helps them keep pace with the rest of the society by providing quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, vocational training and placement based rehabilitation.Samarthanam promotes an inclusive society which provides equal opportunities—without any discrimination—for the development of the visually challenged, differently-abled and economically underprivileged. The trust is affiliated to the World Blind Union and Rehabilitation International.

To empower visually challenged, differently-abled and economically underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects.

An inclusive society, free of discrimination against the differently-abled, where people with disabilities, especially the visually challenged, enjoy equal opportunities and an enhanced quality of life.

Mission

Vision

EDUCATION

Primary school

At the Samarthanam residential primary school in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, 151 differently-abled and economically underprivileged children studying in classes 1 to 7 are provided free education, accommodation and food. Apart from academics, the students are provided training and opportunities in art, dance, music and sports.

Achievers: Several promising students give us hope about the future – Mailary, a student of std. 6, whose parents are construction labourers, and Komala of std. 7 have excelled academically as well as in extra-curricular activities.

30% of staff at Samarthanam's primary school is differently-abled

At the Samarthanam High School in Hulimavu, Bangalore, 124 children study from std. 8 to 10.

High school

At Samarthanam, we believe in holistic development. Our children regularly participate in extra-curricular activities. Several students won scholarships, awards and prizes in sports and cultural events.Achievers: Akshay B. Mahajan scored 86% in the class 10 examinations, passing out with distinction.

Samarthanam provides assistance to young people pursuing higher academic and professional courses.

We provide financial support, laptops, digital audio books, scribes and tutors to support students enrolled in several renowned institutions. Samarthanam also provides free hostel facilities – this enables young men and women from rural Karnataka to pursue their education.

Higher Education

Objectives

· To promote primary and higher education among the visually challenged, differently-abled and economically underprivileged people· To increase accessibility to education and employment opportunities by using assistive aids/ technology and providing comprehensive vocational training· To reduce malnutrition related disability through nutritional supplements· To foster artistic, cultural and recreational avenues for persons with disabilities· To encourage sports and games for people with disabilities, especially the visually challenged.· To promote eco-friendly living and introduce sustainable waste management practices as innovative vocational opportunities for the differently-abled· To establish and maintain community based rehabilitation centres for special target groups like destitute women and neglected children· To work at national and international levels to achieve the objectives of UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Success Stories

Three of Samarthanam's visually challenged students are in IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and IIM Lucknow.

Samarthanam's Ms. Rajani is India's first visually challenged Chartered Accountant.

Samarthanam makes books and study material accessible to the print disabled by converting them to a digital format.

NUTRITION

Vidyaprasad

Samarthanam provides nutritious midday meals to 7500 children in government schools across Bengaluru, under the Akshara Dasoha program supported by Govt. of Karnataka and Govt. of India. Centralized kitchens, mechanised cooking and an efficient distribution system ensure 250,000 hygienic meals are delivered every month by a team of 14 members.

IT Training - Techvision

At Samarthanam's Techvision centers, visually impaired and physically challenged youth receive training in computers and soft skills.

50% of staff at Techvision is differently-abled

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

REHABILITATION

Women's Rehabilitation - Swadhara

Swadhara is Samarthanam's home for women in d i s t r e s s . S a m a r t h a n a m p r o v i d e s accommodation, food, counselling, vocational training, clinical and legal assistance, with aid from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. During this period of financial and emotional support, they are also sufficiently trained in IT, BPO, catering or tailoring. The women are assisted in finding employment, and enabled to live self-reliantly.

Achievers: These women, with their strength and positivity, motivate us with their achievements – whether it is the lady who

Samarthanam assisted in her D.Ed course and who went on to work as a teacher in a government school, or the girl who scored 84% in her Pre-University Course in Commerce.

Vocational Training - Vividha

Vividha, one of the rehabilitation wings of Samarthanam, is a self-sustained unit wherein the differently-abled and economically underprivileged are trained and employed to service outsourced job work orders. Training is provided in soldering, packing, reconditioning of printer cartridge and assembling.

BPO Training - Shrishti

At Shrishti, Samarthanam's Call center training unit, visually impaired and physically challenged youth receive BPO training.

Shrishti is working towards taking in hearing and speech impaired candidates for the following batches by appointing specially trained instructors.

BPO/Call Center Unit - Kirana

Kirana, Samarthanam's BPO centre at Bidadi was set up in Q2 2011 with the objective of empowering skilled rural youth with disabilities. The 100-seater BPO hosting disabled-friendly workstations, went live with state-of-the-art infrastructure, technology and resources on par with the best in the industry, and made an excellent start with work orders from financial Institutions and IT majors.

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T20 souvenir file 2

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