World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC)
Main article: World Blind Cricket Council
The WBCC was established in 1996 during an international cricket meeting held in New Delhi, India in September 1996. The WBCC was set up with the objective of promoting and administering the game of blind cricket globally. Today the WBCC has 10 full members namely Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies,and Nepal. George Abraham of India is the founding Chairman of the WBCC. Under his leadership, the inaugural Blind Cricket World Cup was held in New Delhi in November 1998. Seven countries participated.
Peter Donovan of Australia took over as Chairman in 2004. In November 2008, George Abraham was re-elected as President of the WBCC.
Competitions[edit]
Blind Cricket World Cups[edit]
1st Blind Cricket World Cup[edit]
In 1998, First World Cup was held in New Delhi, India. South Africa defeated Pakistan in the final while India and Australia were the two semi-finalists.
2nd Blind Cricket World Cup[edit]
In 2002, Second Blind Cricket World Cup was held in Chennai, India in December. Pakistan defeated South Africa in the finals.
3rd Blind Cricked World Cup[edit]
In 2006, Third Blind Cricket World Cup was held in Islamabad, Pakistan under the leadership of Aga Shaukat-Ali, President and founder of Pakistan Blind Cricket Council. Song "Zindagi" (Life) sung by Faakhir Mehmood and Shariq Roomi was selected as the official song for Blind Cricket World Cup, 2006.
India defeated Pakistan in the final and became the Blind World Cup Cricket Champions in 2014.
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