BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia just fired a hard‑baked message to every one of India’s 38 state cricket associations, urging them to jump on board with differently‑abled cricketers.
The directive follows a unanimous nod at the 95th Annual General Meeting held in Mumbai on September 18, 2026. The AGM’s resolution set the stage for concrete action—state units must now create pathways, facilities and coaching for players with disabilities.
Ravi Chauhan, general secretary of the Differently‑Abled Cricket Council, greeted the decision with palpable enthusiasm. “It’s a milestone that echoes the support women’s cricket received a few years back,” he noted, adding that the new framework should spark the birth of a national league.
Abhay Pratap Singh echoed the sentiment, calling the BCCI’s initiative “a long‑awaited nod to talent that has been sidelined.” He warned that implementation will be the real test and urged state boards to submit detailed plans by December.
If the board’s promise translates into on‑field opportunities, India could soon see a platform where differently‑abled cricketers compete at the highest level—mirroring the growth seen in women’s cricket.
The next step: each state association must outline a concrete action plan and secure funding. Failure to act could leave the initiative on paper.