Kolkata: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Thursday (December 3) observed World Disability Day with their current crop of differently-abled cricketers at Eden Gardens before the start of the day’s play.
Around 30 differently-abled cricketers of all three categories – hearing impaired, visually challenged and physically challenged visited Eden Gardens on Thursday and were present for the customary bell ringing by the Minister of State Department of Youth Services and Sports Laxmi Ratan Shukla. Later they were greeted with bouquets.
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“The theme for this year of World Disability Day is to create a growing understanding that disability is part of the human condition. Keeping that in mind we have tried to do an inclusive programme to make them a part of our efforts,” said CAB president Avishek Dalmiya.
“CAB is always committed to working for the betterment of cricket and hence we have decided to facilitate 30 active cricketers, selected from all three categories, with insurance cover for a year,” Dalmiya added.
Gour Mohan Ghosh, Chairman Committee for Differently Abled cricketers said, “It felt really nice to see the boys so well received. They are a part of Bengal’s cricket fraternity and the Honorable President has always stood by them and supported their cause in every possible way. The insurance will motivate them to bring greater glory to Bengal.”
