Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team Kicks Off Training Camp Ahead of T20I Series Against England
Training Camp Launches in Jaipur
The Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team has officially started its training camp in Jaipur on June 8, gearing up for a seven-match T20I series against England set to commence on June 21.
This Mixed Disability Vitality T20I series will kick off in Taunton at 6:30 PM on June 21, with the second match scheduled for June 23 in Wormsley at 5:00 PM. The series will wrap up with the final T20I on July 3 at 6:30 PM in Bristol.
During the training camp in Jaipur, players will participate in rigorous batting and bowling drills to refine their skills and enhance their match readiness. The coaching staff, led by Head Coach Rohit Jhalani, will provide guidance to prepare the athletes for the upcoming challenges.
Organized by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), this camp is taking place at the Jaipuria Cricket Academy from June 8 to 13. All selected players have arrived and are engaged in intensive training sessions focused on physical conditioning, match readiness, and team cohesion under the supervision of seasoned coaches.
Head Coach Rohit Jhalani emphasized the importance of this training camp, stating, “This training camp is crucial for our preparations. The players are focused, determined, and ready to represent India against England in the series,” as reported by the DCCI.
DCCI General Secretary Ravikant Chauhan expressed excitement for the England tour, saying, “We are looking forward to the England tour. We are proud to see our team take the field in England, and we will leave no stone unturned here in the preparatory camp to prepare for the series.”
Throughout the series, select matches will be held as Double Headers alongside significant events in England's mainstream cricket schedule. Notably, the 6th T20I on July 1 in Bristol will coincide with the England Women vs India Women match, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. This collaboration sends a strong message of visibility and respect for athletes with disabilities.
Full squad includes:
Ravindra Gopinath Sante (Captain) (PD), Virender Singh (Vice-Captain) (Deaf), Radhika Prasad (PD), Rajesh Irappa Kannur (PD), Yogendra Singh (Wicket-Keeper), Narendra Mangore (PD), Vikrant Ravindra Keni (PD), Sai Akash (Deaf), Umar Ashraf (Deaf), Sanju Sharma (Deaf), Abhishek Singh (Deaf), Vivek Kumar (Deaf), Vikas Ganeshkumar (ID), Praveen Nailwal (ID), Rishabh Jain (ID), Tarun (ID), Majid Magray (PD) (Reserve), Kuldeep Singh (Deaf) (Reserve), Krishna Gowda (Deaf) (Reserve), Jithendra Nagaraju (PD) (Reserve)
Mixed Disability Vitality IT20 Series Schedule:
* Saturday, June 21 – 1st IT20 – Taunton, 6:30 PM
* Monday, June 23 – 2nd IT20 – Wormsley, 5:00 PM
* Wednesday, June 25 – 3rd IT20 – Lord's, 3:30 PM
* Friday, June 27 – 4th IT20 – Worcester, 5:00 PM
* Sunday, June 29 – 5th IT20 – Worcester, 2:30 PM
* Tuesday, July 1 – 6th IT20 – Bristol, 2:00 PM (Double Header)
* Thursday, July 3 – 7th IT20 – Bristol, 6:30 PM.