The Indian Deaf women’s cricket team created history on its debut international tour. The team clean swept Sri Lanka in the T20 series. In the last match played in Moratuwa, India won by 7 wickets by bowling out Sri Lanka for 40 runs.
Moratuwa [श्रीलंका]July 13 (ANI): The Indian Deaf women’s cricket team completed a clean sweep of the T20 series by defeating the host Sri Lankan Deaf women’s cricket team this week. This historic tour was the first tour of the Indian Deaf women’s team on the international stage. According to a press release, the team played four matches at the De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
On 13 July, Team India won the fifth and final match by seven wickets after restricting the Sri Lankan team to 40/10 in 13.5 overs in the first innings.
grand finale
The final match was followed by a grand closing ceremony with Sri Lankan Sports Minister, Honorable Sunil Kumara Gamage and India’s Deputy High Commissioner, Maitreyi Kulkarni as chief guests. Also present as the Guest of Honor was Sugath Vasantha, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka. At the ceremony, trophies were presented to the champion and runner-up teams by the chief guest, Deputy High Commissioner of India Maitreyi Kulkarni.
Veterans react to historic victory
Speaking on the occasion, Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) President Sumit Jain said, “The performance of the Indian women’s team in Sri Lanka shows that, like their male counterparts, the Indian women’s deaf cricket team is also ready to compete and dominate on the international stage. I am truly grateful to the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Association and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for their valuable partnership and generous support last week. I would like to extend my gratitude to the sponsors, management and ground staff of the De Soysa International Stadium. I also thank the players for the wonderful work done last week. I once again congratulate all the players of India and Sri Lanka for this historic achievement and wish them all the best for the future.”
Commenting about this historic series, Jaswinder Narang, CEO of Villu Poonawalla Charitable Foundation, said, “Last week’s performance has shown the world that when it comes to cricket there is no stopping India, and our passion for the game knows no bounds. I congratulate the team on this historic achievement and thank the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Association and the host country for their incredible hospitality.”
Also present on the occasion, IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “Winning the first ever international T20 series 4-0 on their debut is an extraordinary achievement by our women cricketers. These athletes are role models who have put Indian Deaf women’s cricket on the global map. We are extremely grateful to Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group and our hosts in Sri Lanka for their partnership. This would not have been possible without you. I would like to congratulate the Sri Lankan women’s team for showing amazing competitiveness last week. I would also like to thank you.”
Awards
Player of the Final Match: Shraddha Vaishnav (India)
Best bowler of the series: Chandni Khan (India)
Best Batsman of the Series: Neida Zabi Shaikh (India)
Player of the Series: Reddy Jyotsna (India). (ANI)
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