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#144182 - Thu Dec 05 2002 07:19 PM Cricket World cup for the Blind
ace_sodium Offline
Prolific

Registered: Mon Sep 16 2002
Posts: 1168
Loc: India
I don't know how many of you are aware of this but the second world cup for the blind (cricket) is currently going on at Chennai.
High scoring matches so far.
England won their match against India (hot favourites)yesterday; the amazing fact being a totally blind player Mr Foy (B1 category) scoring a 152! wow
Today's matches pit England against Australia and a few other league matches.
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#144183 - Wed Jan 22 2003 05:33 AM Re: Cricket World cup for the Blind
Bertho Offline
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Registered: Fri Oct 04 2002
Posts: 974
Loc: Queensland Australia
Bloody brilliant.. and a credit to the world blind organisations for providing the admin to make such an event happen. I dip my hat to them and the players. Bravo

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#144184 - Wed Jan 22 2003 05:36 AM Re: Cricket World cup for the Blind
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Registered: Wed Mar 13 2002
Posts: 3851
Loc: St. Meinrad Indiana USA      
I second that also. We just don't see enough of this at all, and hardly ever see it on TV. I'd definitely sit through something like this.
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#144185 - Wed Jan 22 2003 12:12 PM Re: Cricket World cup for the Blind
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Registered: Mon Sep 16 2002
Posts: 1168
Loc: India
To be honest, I was sad that no-one bothered about "cricket for the blind" - at least I am happy there are some well-wishers for the game. I think Pakistan won the cup.
This tournament was organised without the help of ICC and BCCI (the richest board in the world!) - and it was such a success!
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#144186 - Wed Jan 22 2003 02:20 PM Re: Cricket World cup for the Blind
Copago Offline
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Registered: Tue May 15 2001
Posts: 14384
Loc: Australia
Geez, I have trouble hitting a ball with full eyesite. It's inspiring to see these people play.

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