DCCI announces squad for upcoming Physically Disabled Champions Trophy - World News Network

New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): The National Selection Panel (NSP) of the Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has today announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Physically Disabled Champions Trophy to be held in Sri Lanka from January 12 to January 21. This is the first time that the tournament is being held since 2019 and India begins its campaign by playing Pakistan on January 12.
The team was picked during an intensive training camp in Jaipur headed by Rohit Jalani who is also the head coach of the Physically Indian disabled cricket team. The camp was specially organized for players to showcase their potential to the selection panel. After intense consideration, the selection panel has picked a 17-member squad for the prestigious tournament.
Speaking about the team, Jalani said, “It is a very balanced Team which is equipped to take on any opponent. Team India is going to create history at this tournament and this is time to cheer and support the team and give huge support. I urge each cricket fan to cheer our players on social media Using hashtag #dumhaiteammai.”
All India matches will be telecast on DD Sports.
Speaking about India’s participation Ravi Chauhan, General Secretary, DCCI said, “We are confident that India will do very well. I am happy that many stakeholders have come together to make India’s participation possible. Out main sponsor, Svayam, an accessibility organization that has been associated with us for a long time, has been a huge support for the team.”
The selected team is:
1 Vikrant Ravindra Keni (Captain) (Mumbai)
2 Ravindra Gopinath Sante (Vice-Captain) (Mumbai)
3 Yogender Singh (W.K) (M.P)
4 Akhil Reddy (A.P)
5 Radhika Prasad (U.P)
6 Dependra Singh (W.K) (U.P)
7 Akash Anil Patil (Mumbai)
8 Sunny Goyat (Haryana)
9 Pawan Kumar (Haryana)
10 Jithendra (Karnataka)
11 Narendra (Karnataka)
12 Rajesh (Karnataka)
13 Nikhil Manhas (J & K)
14 Amir Hassan ( J & K)
15 Majid Magray (J & K)
16 Kunal Dattatray Phanase (Maharashtra)
17 Surendra (Rajasthan)
Non-Travelling Players
1 Jaswant Singh (Rajasthan)
2 Sadiq (Delhi)
3 GS Shivashankara (Karnataka)
Support Staff
1 Rohit Jhalani Head Coach (Former Rajasthan Ranji Captain)
2 Ramswaroop Saini-Strength & Conditioning Coach (RCA Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach)
3 Ravindra Patil-Asst. Coach
4 Sanket Khedkar-Video Analyst
5 Rohit Sharma-Fielding Coach
6 Mayank Pushkar-Physio
Schedule of only India matches:
12th January 2025
2:00 PM to 5:30 PM – India vs Pakistan
13th January 2025
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – India vs England
15th January 2025
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM – India vs Sri Lanka
16th January 2025
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM – India vs Pakistan
18th January 2025
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – India vs England
19th January 2025
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM – India vs Sri Lanka
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