Kerala Deaf team lifts IDCA 2nd test National Cricket Championship

The Kerala Deaf Cricket Team won the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA)’s 2nd Test National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2022-23. The match was organised at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, in association with KCA.

The final match between Madhya Pradesh and Kerala concluded on April 9. The Madhya Pradesh Deaf Team was defeated by Kerala Deaf Cricket Team by 6 wickets. Mohammed Fahis E (Kerala) was adjudged the Player of the Match, while Abdul Samad (Madhya Pradesh) was bestowed with the honour of Best Batsman of the Series. Nand Kishore Saha (Madhya Pradesh) was chosen as the Best Bowler and Player of the Series.

The championship was hosted and supported by the Kerala Cricket Association. The two teams were represented by their captains, Sumit Bidwal – Madhya Pradesh and Jubil MP – Kerala. Following the match, the participants were felicitated at the Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

Speaking about the championship, Sumit Jain, President, IDCA, asserted, “We are delighted to close this very successful tournament with the support of our State Association, Kerala Deaf Cricket Association in association with Kerala Cricket Association.