DCCI gains PCI recognition for differently abled cricket

New Delhi

The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving official recognition from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), the leading body for para-sports in the country.

This recognition is a major boost for DCCI, which has been at the forefront of promoting cricket for people with disabilities. The council expressed that the PCI recognition would empower them to further their mission of inclusivity in sports, providing differently-abled cricketers opportunities to showcase their talents on national and international platforms.

Founded in 2021 under the leadership of Jay Shah, then Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), DCCI oversees four major formats of differently-abled cricket: blind, deaf, physically challenged, and wheelchair cricket. It serves as the umbrella organization for four dedicated associations, including the Cricket Association for Blind in India (CABI), the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India (PCCAI), and the Wheelchair Cricket India Association (WCIA).

This recognition also allows DCCI to host tournaments and provide competitive opportunities for cricketers in these four formats. With BCCI’s ongoing support, the DCCI is working to expand its reach, empowering players and enhancing the profile of differently-abled cricket in India. The council also looks forward to the continued development of para-cricketers, aiming to bring more visibility and respect to their achievements in the cricketing community.