Colombo, Sri Lanka — The Indian Visually Impaired Women’s Cricket Team, undefeated with a remarkable five consecutive victories at the ongoing SBI 1st ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025, after their dominant victory over Pakistan yesterday, was warmly hosted by H.E. Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, at India House his official residence in Colombo.
During the interaction, the High Commissioner congratulated the players for their outstanding performance, praising their resilience, discipline, and exemplary sporting spirit. He conveyed to Ms Deepika T C , Indian Captain and the entire Indian Squad, India’s pride in their achievement and encouraged them to carry the nation’s flag with confidence as they prepare for the semi finals on 22nd November 2025.
The meeting included meaningful exchanges on the growth of Blind Cricket, the players’ journey, and India’s leadership in promoting accessibility and inclusion through sports. The High Commission reaffirmed its continued support to the development of Blind Cricket and commended CABI’s efforts under the leadership of Dr. Mahantesh G.K., Chairman, Cricket Association for the Blind in India, who was also joined by Mr.Buse Gowda , President of CABI.
The High Commissioner was also joined by his spouse Mrs. Tanuja Jha and Indian High Commission officials in the High Tea Meeting hosted at the Iconic India House in Colombo, Sri Lanka this evening.
