Indian Deaf cricket team reveals new jersey ahead of South Africa series

22.04.2026
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) unveiled the official Team India jersey on Wednesday in preparation for the forthcoming 2-ODI and 3-T20I Deaf Cricket Series against South Africa. The tournament will be held at Sinoville Cricket Club, Pretoria, from April 25 to May 2.

The jersey launch event was attended by IDCA support partners, board members, and the Indian Deaf Cricket Team set to compete in the series.

Roma Balwani, CEO of IDCA, stated, “The 2 ODI & 3-T20I Deaf Cricket Series is an excellent platform to promote sports among specially abled athletes. Our team is elated to represent India. We are all set for the championship and look forward to our players proving their mettle on the pitch. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors, support partners, corporates, and CSR teams for their unwavering faith and support. Their encouragement motivates our players to give their best.”

Sumit Jain, President of IDCA, said, “Our players are well-prepared and excited for the championship. They are ready to showcase their skills and compete for the prestigious title. I wish them the very best for the series. We could not have held this championship without the continuous support of our principal partner, Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of Serum Institute of India, who helps us every day in celebrating Deaf Cricket. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank KFC India, Hero (We Care – A Hero MotoCorp CSR Initiative), Steel Authority of India Limited, Kaizzen, Impact Research & Measurement Pvt. Ltd., Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt. Ltd., and RB Foundation for being our support partners. Your support has been instrumental in making this championship a grand success.”

The association also acknowledged Jay Shah, Chairman of the ICC and BCCI, for his support of disability cricket initiatives.

The IDCA, supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and recognised by the Deaf International Cricket Council and Asian Deaf Cricket Association, is hosting the series.

The Indian Deaf Team squad includes: Virender Singh (Captain, Delhi), Sai Akash (Vice Captain, Tamil Nadu), Hilal Wani (Jammu & Kashmir), R Yashwanth Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), Santosh Kumar Mohapatra (Odisha), Umar Ashraf (Wicketkeeper, Jammu & Kashmir), Sanith Shetty (Karnataka), Sudarsun E (Tamil Nadu), Pranil More (Mumbai), Kuldeep Singh (Haryana), Vivek Kumar (Haryana), Aman Chouksey (Madhya Pradesh), Sibun Nanda (Odisha), and Deepak Lamba (Wicketkeeper, Haryana).

Support staff comprises Dev Dutt (Head Coach), Susheel Gupta (Coach), Ravikant Bhatt (Coach Batting), Gauri Shankar Garg (Manager), and Sharad Mudgal (Interpreter, ISL).