India to Host the First Women’s T20 Blind World Cup, Marking a New Chapter for the Sport

India is hosting the first Women’s T20 Blind World Cup, a tournament that many in the blind cricket community have been waiting for for years, even decades. For a long time, blind cricket has survived on passion more than support, and this tournament finally gives the women who play the sport a platform big enough to show what they are capable of.

Blind cricket in India is not new. The men’s team has been around, playing with a level of commitment that would put even professional athletes to shame. Over the years, they have played major tournaments and leagues that most of the country barely heard about. They trained without crowds, travelled without much media attention, and played matches that rarely made it to the news, but they never stopped. Their consistency eventually pushed the sport forward.

For women, the journey started much later and with far fewer resources. Many of these players come from small towns, where sports for women, even mainstream sports, aren’t always encouraged. Yet they showed up for trials, travelled long distances for camps, and stayed committed even when facilities were basic and visibility was almost zero. What kept them going was not fame, because fame never came. It was the pure love of the game.

The Women’s T20 Blind World Cup now gives them a place in history. It’s not just another tournament; it’s the first of its kind, and India hosting it adds a sense of pride and responsibility. The matches will be played across different venues, giving audiences a chance to see what blind cricket actually looks like, how players use the sound of the ball, how they communicate on the field, and how they make quick decisions without relying on sight. Anyone watching a game for the first time will realise very quickly that this sport demands technique, awareness, and courage at every single moment.

But alongside the excitement, there is a bigger question: Will this tournament get the support it deserves?

India loves cricket with all its heart, but the love isn’t always evenly spread. Stadiums fill up for international matches, social media explodes with every new men’s team announcement, and cricketers become household names within a day. Meanwhile, blind athletes, especially women, rarely get the same level of applause or attention. Many people don’t even know these teams exist, let alone the effort they put in every day.

This World Cup is the perfect moment for that to change. These players don’t ask for much, just recognition, encouragement, and the feeling that the country is standing behind them. Watching the matches, sharing their stories, writing about them, or even just talking about their achievements can give them the visibility they have always deserved.

India hosting the first edition is more than just organising a tournament. It’s a step toward a future where blind cricket is treated as seriously as any other sport. It’s a chance to show the world that ability is bigger than disability and that determination can push boundaries that most people think are permanent.

Most importantly, this tournament can inspire a new generation of young blind girls who may have never considered sports as an option. Seeing women on a world stage, representing their country, can change dreams. It can open doors. It can prove that the field is big enough for everyone.

As the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup begins, the hope is simple:
that these athletes finally get the respect they’ve earned, that the crowds turn up, that the cameras follow them, and that the world sees what they have been doing quietly, away from the spotlight, for years.