Tendulkar requests BCCI to recognize Cricket Association for the Blind
ICONIC SACHIN TENDULKAR has asked the BCCI to recognize the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board’s pension scheme.
It is learnt that the legendary batsman wrote to the Committee of Administrator’s (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai and requested him to consider the recognition of CABI. Tendulkar’s suggestion is coming only a few weeks after the team won the Blind World Cup 2018 by beating Pakistan by two wickets in the final. As reported by PTI, Tendulkar wrote in the letter,
“As we celebrate the fourth consecutive victory of the Indian team in the Blind World Cup, I urge you to consider recognition of Cricket Association for the Blind in India by the BCCI. The team has overcome many hurdles and single-mindedly focussed on getting laurels for our country. Their victory is inspirational and reminds us of the limitless power of the human mind. I am given to understand that the BCCI has lent its support to these players in the past and considering a similar initiative this time too.”
The ‘Master Blaster’ believes that the BCCI’s pension scheme can be utilized for the acknowledgment of their passion.
“However, I believe that it is time that a long-standing request to be recognised by the BCCI be considered. This gesture will truly be an acknowledgment of their passion for the sport of cricket. You may also consider bringing these champions under the BCCI pension scheme towards their long-term financial security.”
Tendulkar said recognition for CABI could have a ripple effect.
“The recognition by BCCI will go a long way in ushering a new era in Indian sports for the physically challenged where every athlete feels secure and celebrated, not struggling and eventually forgotten. Needless to add, it will also serve as a motivation for many others to take up sports passionately. I keenly look forward to your prompt action.”
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