Desk Report:
A new and glorious chapter is about to unfold in the nation’s sporting landscape. For the first time, Bangladesh will host the T20 Asia Cup for the visually impaired—a major international cricket tournament. By showcasing their extraordinary talent and capabilities on the global stage, Bangladesh is poised to reach yet another unique milestone.
The tournament will take place from November 15 to 20 at the Anvir Cricket Stadium, located within the state-of-the-art ABG Sports City. In this prestigious six-day competition, host nation Bangladesh will face off against cricketing powerhouses India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.
The tournament is being organized by the Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC) under the aegis of World Blind Cricket Ltd. (WBC). The organizers have completed all necessary preparations to ensure the event’s success. This international-standard tournament adds a significant new achievement to the country’s sports infrastructure.
Safwan Bashundhara Global (SBG), one of the nation’s leading industrial conglomerates, has come on board as the primary sponsor for this grand event. SBG firmly believes that this international tournament will play a vital role in creating better opportunities for visually impaired athletes and showcasing their indomitable talent on a broader stage.
Meanwhile, ‘T Sports’—the country’s popular and only dedicated sports television channel—serves as the exclusive media partner for the event. The primary objective of the organizers is not merely to provide visually impaired cricketers with the opportunity to compete in international-level matches, but also to promote messages of harmony, friendship, inclusion, and equality among the participating nations through the universal power of sports.
Overall, hosting this Asia Cup on home soil—at a world-class venue like the Anvir Cricket Stadium at ABG Sports City—will stand as a milestone in the history of cricket for the visually impaired. Furthermore, it is the shared expectation of all involved that this tournament will further strengthen the bonds of goodwill and the unifying power of sports among the nations of Asia.
