India Announces Historic Mixed Disability Squad for Landmark T20I Series in England
The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has officially announced the Indian Men’s Mixed Disability Cricket Squad for a groundbreaking 7-match T20 International series against England, scheduled for June and July 2025. The series, organized in collaboration with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), will take place across various venues in England.
This marks a significant milestone in Indian cricket, as it is the first time a pan-disability national team — comprising players with physical, hearing, and intellectual disabilities — will represent the country in an international T20I series. The initiative showcases India’s commitment to inclusive sport and sets a precedent for global participation and accessibility in cricket.
India Men’s Mixed Disability Squad vs England:
Main Squad:
Ravindra Gopinath Sante (PD) – Captain
Virender Singh (Deaf) – Vice Captain
Vikrant Ravindra Keni (PD)
Radhika Prasad (PD)
Rajesh Irappa Kannur (PD)
Yogendra Singh (PD) – Wicketkeeper
Narendra Mangore (PD)
Sai Akash (Deaf)
Umar Ashraf (Deaf) – Wicketkeeper
Sanju Sharma (Deaf)
Abhishek Singh (Deaf)
Vivek Kumar (Deaf)
Vikas Ganeshkumar (ID)
Praveen Nailwal (ID)
Rishabh Jain (ID)
Tarun (ID)
Reserves:
Majid Magray (PD)
Kuldeep Singh (Deaf)
Krishna Gowda (Deaf)
Jithendra Nagaraju (PD)
This pioneering tour symbolizes a new era for inclusive cricket, empowering differently-abled athletes to showcase their talent on the international stage. The cricketing world will be watching as India makes history in this first-of-its-kind series.