Chandigarh, Dec 18: IndusInd Bank today, hosted a special felicitation ceremony to honor the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team for their historic triumph at the inaugural Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup for the Blind.
The Bank, in collaboration with the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm and initiative of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been supporting the Indian Blind Cricket Team and over 700 blind cricketers, both men and women under its CSR initiative.
The felicitation ceremony celebrated the team’s landmark victory and was graced by the Bank’s Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Rajiv Anand, along with Dr. Mahantesh Kivadasannavar, Chairman, CABI & Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, and senior officials of the Bank. As a token of appreciation, IndusInd Bank presented the team with a cash reward in recognition of their historic achievement and contribution to the sport.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajiv Anand, Managing Director & CEO, IndusInd Bank said, “This historic World Cup win by the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team marks a defining moment for inclusive sports in India. At IndusInd Bank, we are proud to celebrate this achievement and extend our compliments to the team. Through our partnership with CABI, we remain steadfast in our mission to build a robust, inclusive ecosystem that empowers individuals to excel and lead with confidence.”
Dr. Mahantesh Kivadasannavar, Chairman, CABI & Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled said “The Cricket Association for the Blind in India and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled take immense pride in our decade-long partnership with IndusInd Bank. Together, we have not only promoted cricket for the blind but transformed it, building public awareness, securing recognition for our players, and opening doors to government jobs and cash awards. The rise of blind cricket to where it stands today has been made possible by the unwavering support of IndusInd Bank, and for that, we remain deeply grateful.”
IndusInd Bank supports the Indian Blind Cricket Team under its CSR programme, ‘IndusInd Bank Cricket for Blind.’ Run in collaboration with CABI, the programme provides comprehensive support including, training, nutritional guidance, counselling, equipment, financial assistance, and accommodation during matches, along with awareness-building events to promote sports for the visually impaired. These efforts have enabled players from both, district, and state levels to achieve remarkable international success in tournaments across formats.