Victory for Maharashtra’s visually impaired cricket team

Players from Maharashtra and Punjab compete in the National Cricket Tournament for Blinds at Islam Gymkhana, Marine Drive, on Tuesday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

Updated on: Jan 17, 2018 1:37 PM IST

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Players from Maharashtra and Punjab compete in the National Cricket Tournament for Blinds at Islam Gymkhana, Marine Drive, on Tuesday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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Around 120 players from eight states participated in the tournament. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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The tournament was together organised by Blind Welfare Organization (India) and Rotary Club Bombay Queen City. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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While this match was a match between Maharashtra and Punjab, other states like Gujarat,Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh are also competing for the championship. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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All the aid the organisers receive from various corporates would take care of the players’ accommodation, travel reimbursement and awards. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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The final match for the tournament will be played at Islam Gymkhana on Thursday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT )

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A total of 13 matches in 10-over format will be held in the National Cricket Tournament for Blinds. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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Maharashtra won the Tuesday’s match in the tournament at Islam Gymkhana in Mumbai. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)