A significant change has been made before the Women's Blind T20 World Cup 2025. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, which was designated as the neutral venue for the tournament, has now been removed. The reasons cited for this decision are the ongoing political instability and recent violent protests in Nepal.
Sports News: The first edition of the Women's Blind T20 World Cup 2025 will now be held at a different venue, moved from Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) made this decision in view of the ongoing violent protests and political instability in Nepal. Kathmandu was initially selected as a neutral venue for Pakistan's matches to enable the Pakistani team to participate in the tournament, despite the political tensions between India and Pakistan.
However, due to the deteriorating situation in Nepal, it has become difficult to ensure that the matches can be played safely. A new neutral venue for Pakistan's encounters will be decided soon.
Tournament Dates and Participating Teams
This historic tournament will be held in India from November 11 to 25, 2025. Seven countries will participate:
- Australia
- England
- India
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- USA
A total of 21 league matches, two semi-finals, and the final will be played in the tournament.
Indian Women's Blind Team Details
The players in the Indian Women's Blind Team have been categorized into B1, B2, and B3 categories.
- B1 Category
- Simu Das (Delhi)
- P. Karuna Kumari (Andhra Pradesh)
- Anu Kumari (Bihar)
- Jamuna Rani Tudu (Odisha)
- Kavya V (Karnataka)
- B2 Category
- Aneka Devi (Delhi)
- Basanti Hansda (Odisha)
- Simranjit Kaur (Rajasthan)
- Sunita Sarathe (Madhya Pradesh)
- Parvati Marandi (Odisha)
- B3 Category
- Deepika TC (Karnataka – Captain)
- Phula Soren (Odisha)
- Ganga S Kadam (Maharashtra – Vice-Captain)
- Kavya NR (Karnataka)
- Sushma Patel (Madhya Pradesh)
- Durga Yavale (Madhya Pradesh)
This edition of the Women's Blind T20 World Cup 2025 will prove to be a milestone in world blind cricket. It will not only promote women's blind cricket at an international level but also provide an opportunity for players to showcase their talent on a global stage.
