Gautam Gambhir praised the IDCA for organising the National Zonal Championship ahead of the Deaf ICC World Cup. This was according to an official press release by the IDCA.
It shall take place from March 1 to 5. The World Cup is in 2022.
PTI
“I am proud of the initiative taken by the Deaf Cricket Association of India to promote cricket and for introducing the National Zonal Championship tournament prior to the Deaf ICC World Cup 2022. This tournament is important for the players as their performance will be a critical aspect of their selection. I wish all the teams and the Deaf Cricket Association of India all the best for the upcoming World Cup,” he said.
The Championship shall help with the selection of the World Cup. The winning team gets Rs 100,001 and the runner-up will receive Rs 50,001.
BCCI
“We at the Deaf Cricket Association of India are really excited for this upcoming tournament while the players are enthusiastically preparing for the event. With less than a month to go for this prestigious tournament, our hardworking players are positive about reserving a spot for the World Cup. We wish all the teams and its participants all the very best,” said Mr. Sumit Jain who is the IDCA President.