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  • India triumphs in historic Bilateral International Deaf Cricket Series against England

    India triumphs in historic Bilateral International Deaf Cricket Series against England

    Mumbai: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Indian Deaf Cricket Team emerged victorious at the County Ground, Leicester in the bilateral series against England, showcasing their prowess and resilience on the international stage. Indian team was invited & hosted by England & South Wales Cricket Board.

    ECB played the perfect host and the team was delighted to get this unique opportunity to play in five cricket grounds & prove their mettle each time.  The Indian Deaf Cricket Team’s success in the bilateral series against England is a moment of celebration for the entire nation, as it marks another milestone in the journey of Indian cricket. As they continue to inspire and uplift through their achievements, they undoubtedly pave the way for future generations of deaf cricketers to dream big and aim high.

    The series witnessed an intense battle between India and England, with both teams demonstrating exceptional cricketing talent. However, it was the Indian team that dominated throughout, securing a commendable series win by defeating the hosts by six wickets in the seventh and final match of the series.

    Match details:

    Abhishek Singh was awarded the title of ‘Man of the Match’ while Sai Akash was referred to as ‘Man of the Series’. Captain Virender Singh took the maximum wickets.

    Speaking on this monumental achievement for India, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “The victory in this bilateral series against England is not just a win on the field but a testament to the perseverance and skill of our hearing impaired players. It marks a significant milestone for deaf cricket in India, showcasing our capability to compete and succeed at the highest levels of the sport. We are thrilled to see our team’s hard work and determination pay off, and we look forward to continuing our journey of excellence in deaf cricket.”

    He credited the hard work and dedication of every team member, as well as the unwavering support from fans and stakeholders.

    This series win not only reaffirms India’s dominance in deaf cricket but also underscores the growing talent and potential within the deaf cricketing community. It serves as a testament to the inclusivity and diversity of sports in India, showcasing how determination and skill can overcome any challenge.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “I am delighted by India’s historic triumph against England in the bilateral series. This victory underscores our team’s resilience and commitment to excellence in cricket. It gives me immense pride in highlighting the power of sports to unite and inspire, showcasing the immense talent within our country. We are proud of our players and their dedication, and this win is remarkable as the team played in a new environment & succeeded with immense guidance from their coaches & skipper Virender Singh. The team was delighted to be hosted by ECB in England.

    Grateful to our support partners – Serum Institute of India, KFC India, Hero MotoCorp Ltd., APL Apollo Tubes Ltd, Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt Ltd, Impact Measurement and Kaizzen.

  • Victorinox India welcomes the IDCA team to their Gute Reise store in Aerocity, New Delhi

    Victorinox India welcomes the IDCA team to their Gute Reise store in Aerocity, New Delhi

    Mumbai: Victorinox, maker of the original Swiss army knife, welcomed the India Deaf Cricket Association Team to their Gute Reise Store in the national capital to wish them luck before they proceeded to Sharjah for the World Cup 2024.

    A tour of the store included a stop at the history wall, where all the players were fascinated to discover the 140-year-old legacy of Victorinox, a fourth-generation family-run company. Fun and camaraderie presided over high tea, hearty laughter, and huge smiles.

    Victorinox India chief marketing officer – brand & country head – watch Debraj Sengupta, presented the IDCA Team with personalized Swiss Army Knives to be prepared for any circumstance and outfitted the players with suitcases for their journey.

    Present on the occasion at the store along with the team were:

    •    Victorinox India CMO Debraj Sengupta
    •    Victorinox India VP PR communication Priyanka Sippy
    •    IDCA president Sumit Jain
    •    IDCA patron Reena Jain Malhotra
    •    IDCA CEO & brand custodian Roma Balwani
    •    IDCA vice chairman Vineet Malhotra
    •    IDCA secretary Ajay Kumar

    Victorinox India chief marketing officer – brand & country head – watch Debraj Sengupta said, “Victorinox is very honoured to welcome the IDCA Team to the Gute Reise Store at Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. We hope our products empower them on their journey and we wish them the absolute best for the World Cup!”

    On the occasion, IDCA CEO & brand custodian Roma Balwani said, “IDCA India team is delighted to collaborate with Victorinox India as our support partner for the IDCA India team participating in the DICC T 20 World Cup 2024, UAE in Sharjah. The teams are very thankful for the opportunity to visit to their store at Worldmark, Aerocity. It was a special occasion as the leadership team felicitated our national team with their signature Swiss knife engraved with their names & also gifted all players suitcases which they will all carry during their travel to Sharjah.”

    She added, “We hope to have a long-term collaboration with the brand, which will motivate our teams and help promote diversity and inclusion for disability sport specially cricket.”

    The Indian Deaf Cricket team will participate in the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) T20 Champions Trophy 2024 to be held in Sharjah (UAE) from 6 to 12 March 2024. Teams from six countries — India, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka — will compete at Vision Cricket Center, Sharjah, UAE to win the title of world champion.

  • Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team wins IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024

    Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team wins IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024

    Mumbai: Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team defeated Madhya Pradesh Deaf Cricket Team, with a lead of 45 runs to win the IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship trophy for Deaf 2024, organised in association with Serum Institute of India (a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group). The winning team was felicitated by the chief guest in the closing ceremony held at Essex Farms Cricket Club, Chhawla, Delhi on February 17, 2024.

    In the final match played between Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team and Madhya Pradesh Deaf Cricket team, the former won the toss and decided to bowl.

    IDCA support partners and dignitaries from cricket and the corporate world also graced the event to motivate the players. Their presence reflected the collaborative spirit and commitment to celebrate inclusivity in sports.

    Guest of Honour:

    1.    Dr Manish Sharma, principal – Venkateshwar International School

    2.    B.P. Sharma, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), New Delhi

    3.    Yogesh Pal Singh, Deputy Director of Education (Sports & PE) Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    4.    Dr Nagendra Solanki, chairman – Venkateshwar World School, Pune

    5.    ACP Rajesh Dogra, ACP, South-East District, Delhi

    6.    Mukesh Shukla, Sr anchor, DD News

    7.    Bhupendra, chairman, Essex Farms Cricket Club, Chhawla, New Delhi

    8.    Dev Dutt, Qualified BCCI coach

    9.    Sonika Takkar Vachcher, TGT-English, Venkateshwar International School

    Dedicated to nurturing upcoming sports talent among specially-abled youth, Serum Institute of India (a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group) collaborated with IDCA as the Principal Partner. The group extended full support to IDCA for the hearing-impaired men’s tournament as they competed to win the coveted cup.

    Addressing the gathering, the chief guest, Dr. Sushi Singh, president, Centre for CSR | BRICS chamber of Commerce & industry; and Vice President, Police Families Welfare Society, Delhi Police, said, “I am honoured to be a part of the tournament and present the team with the championship trophy. These players are exceptionally talented and IDCA is playing a crucial role in nurturing their talent by providing them with the platform to showcase their skills.”

    IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “All four teams performed exceptionally well at the tournament. Their zeal and prowess are commendable. For us, all of them are winners. We are also thankful to our partners for supporting us to give a platform to these talented players and join the ‘DaretoDream’ movement to mainstream them. IDCA is committed to nurturing the young talents of the country and strives to give them the opportunity to shine on the national and international level.”

    The winning team was presented with the trophy and the winning amount of Rs. 1,00,000, while the runner-up was awarded with a consolation prize of Rs. 50,000. The best individual sportsmen in various categories including, batting, bowling, fielding, and super sixes were also felicitated for their commendable performance.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “We would like to extend our gratitude to all our support partners for believing in these young players and helping us to make their dream of playing at the national level come true. Sports is a powerful medium that connects people and we are certain that it would help us break barriers and promote inclusivity in the field. These specially-abled individuals are an essential part of our society and we must provide them with equal opportunity to grow and fulfil their dream.”

    IDCA patron Reena Jain Malhotra commented, “It was an enthralling tournament and all the players performed exceptionally well. We thank our support partners for joining us today to cheer for the specially-abled players. We are hopeful that this initiative will motivate more players to take up sports.”

    The six-day championship kicked off on 12 February 2024, at Essex Farms Cricket Club & Haryana Cricket Academy, Chhawla, New Delhi with a face-off between Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh. The event was inaugurated in a glittering ceremony by the chief guest Santosh Kumar Rai, district magistrate South-East, Delhi. Four teams from Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir participated in this tournament.

    In support are IDCA’s long-term partners, KFC India, Hero Moto Corp, Nykaa, Impact Research, Cognito & Kaizzen.

  • IDCA inaugurates third Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024 with Serum Institute of India

    IDCA inaugurates third Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024 with Serum Institute of India

    Mumbai: Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) thirrd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024, organised in association with Serum Institute of India (a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group), was formally inaugurated in a glittering ceremony by the chief guest Santosh Kumar Rai, District Magistrate South-East, Delhi.

    The inaugural ceremony was attended by a galaxy of dignitaries from the cricket and corporate world, supporting this IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024. Dev Dutt, BCCI certified coach also joined the event.

    Guests of Honour

    1.    Jaswinder Narang, CEO, Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, representing Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, principal partner
    2.    B P Sharma, Director – Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi
    3.    Rajesh Gehlot, BJP – Delhi
    4.    Shailendra Solanki, Chairman – Venkateshwara International School, Dwarka, New Delhi.
    5.    Dr Nirav Patel, Assistant Commission of Police, Delhi Police
    6.    Rajesh Dogra, ACP – Delhi Police

    Dedicated to nurturing upcoming sports talent among specially-abled youth, Serum Institute of India, a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group, has joined hands with IDCA as the principal partner. In this role, the group will extend full support to IDCA for the hearing-impaired men’s tournament as they compete to win the coveted cup.

    Addressing the gathering at the inaugural ceremony, former cricketer and chief guest, Santosh Kumar Rai, District Magistrate South East, Delhi said, “It is a proud moment for me to be associated with 3rdIDCA National Cricket Championship. This league provides a platform for specially-abled men to showcase their talent. They have worked really hard towards it, and I am truly glad to be associated with them. I am also thankful to all partners who are supporting this cause, and I look forward to being a part of it for the years to come. This is indeed a proud moment for me, and together by doing our bit, we can make a big impact for specially-abled men. Let’s help them dream and believe that they too can achieve great heights.”

    Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “Today is an important tournament as it signals IDCA’s focus on promoting not only world-class cricket, but emphasis on nurturing diversity and inclusion. All our partners share our vision and are committed to helping hearing-impaired cricketing talent and join the ‘DaretoDream’ movement to mainstream these players who have won many accolades for India. This is also a very special tournament as it is the 3rd National Cricket Championship in 2024.”

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani commented, “We are truly honoured by the presence of dignitaries who have come today to celebrate and motivate these hearing-impaired men of substance, who will demonstrate their prowess on the cricket field. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Modiji has been championing the cause of disability sports in a significant way. He has also promoted the universal usage of sign language which will create more awareness and help break barriers for the hearing-impaired members of communities at large”.  

    IDCA patron Reena Jain Malhotra welcoming the chief guest and guest of honour at the inaugural ceremony, said, “It is a special moment for us at IDCA to see four different states coming together to play the prestigious 3rd IDCA National Cricket Championship. We are very thankful to all our support partners for their belief in the cause of hearing-impaired cricket. We hope to nurture and make it bigger and better in the years to come”.

    In support are IDCA’s long-term partners, KFC India, Hero Moto Corp, Nykaa, Impact Research, Cognito & Kaizzen.

  • IDCA awarded the BRICS-CCI annual recognition awards 2024 for community excellence

    IDCA awarded the BRICS-CCI annual recognition awards 2024 for community excellence

    Mumbai: The BRICs Chamber of Commerce hosted the BRICS-CCI annual Awards 2024 in New Delhi. The awards presented were for excellence, innovation, responsible business practices, community service & commitment to a sustainable future.

    IDCA was conferred the BRICS CCI Community Excellence Award in this glittering ceremony. The award was received by Patron, Reena Jain Malhotra, CEO, Roma Balwani, Committee Member, Jyoti Jain, Secretary, Ajay Kumar, and Indian Deaf Cricket Association.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “It was an honour for IDCA to be given the prestigious B.A.R.A. award for Community Excellence. It underscores the importance of mainstreaming disability sport and IDCA’s endeavour is to provide a platform for talented hearing-impaired Indian cricketers, both men & women to showcase their prowess in the game of cricket. We recently concluded a successful maiden women’s T 10 tournament which was held in early January 2024 which celebrated & signalled the focus on diversity & inclusion.  ”

    Patron, Reena Jain Malhotra commented, “We are privileged to receive this maiden BRICs BARA award which recognised the effort and hard work of teams across India of young hearing-impaired students who have a passion for cricket. Today, I am delighted to receive this award in recognition of our hearing-impaired President, Sumit Jain & his team’s immense contribution to encourage, transform the lives of many of these specially abled Indian cricketers and give them the opportunity to play in national & international matches and be proud of their achievements.”

    Executive director, co-founder of BRICS-CCI and concept founder B.A.R.A, Dr. Sushi Singh emphasised B.A.R.A’s alignment with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One), embodying a commitment to unleash the power of the expanding BRICS bloc. Under the theme “Invest in our Planet,” the awards presented during the event recognised outstanding achievements in Academia, Business, Community, Media, and policymaking from various BRICS nations.

    KJ Alphons, former union minister of state for tourism and Guest of honour, gave away the awards in the august presence of chief guest, Maharaja Dr. Karan Singh, former member of Rajya Sabha.

  • IDCA inaugurates 1stT10 Women’s Deaf Premier League 2024 in association with Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group

    IDCA inaugurates 1stT10 Women’s Deaf Premier League 2024 in association with Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group

    Mumbai:  The IDCA 1st T 10 Women’s Deaf Premier League 2024, in association with Serum Institute of India, a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group, wasformally inaugurated in a glittering ceremony by the Chief Guest, Mr. Bhavin Thakkar, former cricketer, and three-times Ranji Trophy winner. Guest of Honor included Mr. Paschim Pathak, well know Umpire, Ms. Shalini Singh, Group Head – Brand & Communications, RPG Group, Mr.Jaswinder Narang, CEO, Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, representing Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, principal partner, Mr. Sujeet Jain, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer, Nykaa.-Patron Partner, Sandeep Kumar, Head CSR-ICIL Ltd. CSR partner, Michael Kotas-Managing Director, John Cockerill India.

    The inaugural ceremony was attended by a galaxy of dignitaries from the cricketing & corporate world supporting this maiden Women’s Deaf Premier League, Mr. Prashant Athawale, renowned Commentator; Dr. Chirag Doshi, notablestatisticianand Umpire;and Mr. Dev Dutt, BCCI Certified Coach.

    Dedicated to nurturing upcoming sports talent among specially abled youth, Serum Institute of India, a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group, has joined hands with the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) as the Principal Partner. In this role, the group will extend full support to IDCA for the hearing-impaired women’s tournament as they compete in this power-packed Deaf Premier League to win the coveted cup.

    Addressing the gathering at the inaugural ceremony, Thakkar said, “It is a proud moment for me to be associated with IDCA T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League. This league provides a platform for specially-abled women to showcase their talent. They have worked really hard towards it, and I am truly glad to be associated with them. I am also thankful to all partners who are supporting this cause, and I look forward to being a part of it for the years to come. This is indeed a proud moment for me, and together by doing our bit, we can make a big impact for specially-abled women. Let’s help them dream and believe that they too can achieve great heights.”

    Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “Today is an important tournament as it signals IDCA’s focus on promoting not only world-class cricket but also emphasis on nurturing diversity and inclusion. All our partners share our vision and are committed to helping hearing-impaired cricketing talent and join the ‘DaretoDream’ movement to mainstream these players who have won many accolades for India. This is also a very special tournament as it is the first IDCA T 10 Women’s Deaf Premier league in 2024.”

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani welcoming the chief guest andguest of honour at the inaugural ceremony said, “We are truly honouredby the presence of dignitaries who have come today to celebrate and motivate these hearing-impaired women of substance, who will demonstrate their prowess on the cricket field.Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Modiji has been championing the cause of disability sport in a significant way. He has also promoted the universal usage of sign language which will create more awareness and help break barriers for the hearing-impaired members of communities at large”.

    IDCAcommented patron Reena Jain Malhotra said, “It was a special moment for us at IDCA to see our women players come together to play the prestigious maiden IDCA T-10 Deaf Premier League in Mumbai. We are very thankful to all our support partners for their belief in the cause of hearing-impaired cricket. We hope to nurture and make it bigger and better in the year to come”.

    Indo Count Industries and IDCA’s CSR partner chairman Anil Jain for this tournament in his congratulatory message to the teams said, “The human spirit is always full of ability, perseverance and courage, which helps in removing barriers related to disabilities.When the promotion of sports is in the fray, this spirit achieves even greater significance. We wish the Indian Deaf Women Cricketers all the very best to compete amongst themselves with their best abilities and play the beautiful game of cricket in best of the spirit”.

    In support are IDCA’s long term partners, KFC India, Hero Moto Corp, Collearn, Impact Research, Cognito & Kaizzen.

  • IDCA honours with the 2023 Mahatma Award for advancing sports inclusivity

    IDCA honours with the 2023 Mahatma Award for advancing sports inclusivity

    Mumbai: The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has been conferred with the prestigious “Mahatma Award 2023” for their exemplary contribution to promoting inclusivity for differently-abled sportspersons in traditional sports.

    The award was presented to Roma Balwani CEO of IDCA and Ms Reena Jain Malhotra, Patron of IDCA, on the eve of the 154 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi. Team members from the IDCA women’s league were also present at the ceremony.

    Mahatma Awards founder Amit Sachdeva said, “This is indeed a phenomenal initiative for promoting ability in sports. By bringing specially-abled into mainstream sports, such as cricket, we are actually making equality in sports. We all must come together to invest in this to take it forward. Excellent work by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association.”

    IDCA has been breaking down barriers for differently-abled sportspersons by providing a platform for hearing-impaired individuals to showcase their talent in cricket. Formed in 2020, closely works with the ICC to promote cricket amongst deaf cricketers globally. It is engaged in organising matches at the national and international level.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “We believe that sports have the power to bring a positive change in the society and unite the people. Our motive is to empower the 26.8 million differently-abled people of the country and instil the belief that nothing is impossible.”

    “We are honoured to be presented with this esteemed award on the occasion of the 154th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation. The recognition will motivate us to continue with our efforts to promote inclusivity in mainstream sports,” she said.

    The Mahatma Award is conferred to organisations for accomplished and influential social and community initiatives. It acknowledges remarkable contributions in diverse fields such as sustainability, philanthropy, shared value, and corporate social responsibility. Moreover, it recognizes those who use their literary and creative genius to bring social consciousness to the forefront. Founded and instituted by Philanthropist Amit Sachdeva, also known as ‘The CSR Man of India’, the annual award is supported by the Aditya Birla Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

  • Seventh T-20 Deaf National Cricket Championship in Bhubaneswar on 25 September

    Seventh T-20 Deaf National Cricket Championship in Bhubaneswar on 25 September

    Mumbai: Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) seventh T-20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf will kick-start on 25 September 2023 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. A total of 19 teams will take part in this seven-day-long championship to clinch the national championship trophy.  

    Teams divided into four different groups will play a total of 42 matches with each other before making it to the finals. Hosted by the Odisha Deaf Cricket Association, the matches will be played on four different grounds across Bhubaneswar. The final match will be played on 1 October 2023, at East Coast Railway Sports Association Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

    IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “In the recent past deaf cricket has gained immense reorganisation in the country. We hope that awareness continues to grow with more specially-abled young people taking up sports as a career option. Sports is not only about physical prowess and skill; it is also a powerful medium for self-expression. Together, we can continue to build a world where everyone has the opportunity to shine.”

    “We are excited for the upcoming hearing-impaired cricket tournament to be held in Odisha and wish luck and success to all the teams participating in it,” he added.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “We are delighted to be in Bhubaneswar with a huge presence of 19 teams for the first time, to play 43 matches across four grounds. Our hearing-impaired teams are excited to be here to compete with each other in the true spirit of sport. We are grateful to all our national & local support partners. We are overwhelmed by all the arrangements made by our host organisation, ODCA to welcome the teams. These athletes are looking for due recognition & are pleased to see the awareness IDCA has achieved for deaf cricket in India”.

    The closing ceremony will commence at 3:30 p.m. on October 1, 2023, during which the winning team and players will be felicitated for their exceptional performance. The T-20 champions will receive a prize of Rs 1,00,000, while the runner-up will get Rs 50,000. The best individual sportsmen in categories such as batting, bowling, fielding, super sixes, and others will each receive a sum of Rs 5,000. The players of the match will be awarded Rs 2,100.

    Odisha Deaf Cricket Association (ODCA) Secretary  Sagarkanta Senapati asserted “We are delighted to host IDCA 7th T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. We are pleased to welcome teams from (19) teams deaf cricket associations invited by IDCA. Nurturing deaf cricket talent is truly a celebration and we are proud members of IDCA & look forward to this tournament that will create excitement, and goodwill & promote the cause of deaf cricket in the state of Odisha.”

    He added, “We are grateful to Odisha Cricket Association, Youth, Sports Committee, Govt. Of Odisha and all our valuable partners for helping us with their support & motivation to hold this mega tournament across 4 cricket grounds.”

    KFC India, Hero MotoCorp, Impact Research and Measurement, Nykaa, Airtel 5G plus, SAIL-Rourkela Steel Plany, Cognito and Kaizzen are IDCA’s support partners for the upcoming tournament.  

    Local support from OCAC, IDCO, Ruchi Spices, and SBI.

    For more information follow IDCA on Twitter:

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  • Ghoomer’s inspiring tale enthuses Mumbai deaf women’s cricket team at the PVR screening

    Ghoomer’s inspiring tale enthuses Mumbai deaf women’s cricket team at the PVR screening

    Mumbai: Cricket is India’s most popular game; nothing can beat the euphoria of watching our players own the game. The men’s and women’s cricket teams swell our chests with pride. Recently released “Ghoomer” is a poignant tale showcasing the achievements of differently abled athletes in the face of adversity. The plot revolves around Anina (Saiyami Kher), a gifted cricket player whose aspirations are shattered by a life-altering event. Regardless of the setback, Anina remains unyielding, and, with the guidance of her coach Paddy (Abhishek Bachchan), she embarks on a journey to make a comeback. The duo collaborates to create a unique bowling technique, Ghoomer, which becomes the cornerstone of Anina’s triumph. The movie is a potent reminder that no challenge is insurmountable if one has the courage to persevere.

    In a remarkable celebration of sporting determination and perseverance, PVR INOX hosted an exclusive screening for the Mumbai Deaf Women’s Cricket Team. The movie stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of athletes who have triumphed over challenges in the realm of sports and served as a true tribute to the real-life sportswomen, who have stood against all odds. The eventful evening witnessed the presence of Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher, who added an extra layer of excitement for the attendees. The renowned star cast joined the Mumbai Deaf Women’s Cricket team for this special occasion, marking a true fusion of inspiration and recognition, and was amazed by the Team’s determined energy.

    The players were captivated by the stellar performances portrayed in the movie and took the opportunity to engage with the star cast in conversations that highlighted the dedication and hard work put into bringing the narrative to life.

    Commenting on the overwhelming response received for the film across the country, and during the screening, PVR INOX Ltd co-CEO  Gautam Dutta said, “Ghoomer stands as a profoundly moving cinematic piece, a testament to the unwavering commitment, resilience, and unyielding determination in the face of challenges. The narrative not only resonates with those who have triumphed over adversity but also resonates with all those who aspire to excel in the world of sports. It has been a privilege for us to extend our hospitality to the Mumbai Deaf Women’s Cricket team. Much like Anina’s character in the film, these exceptional athletes exemplify breaking boundaries and realizing ambitions. Their genuine appreciation for the film is truly gratifying, and we eagerly anticipate embarking on many more such meaningful initiatives in the times ahead.”

    Indian Deaf Cricket Association CEO Roma Balwani commented on the screening and the movie and shared, “Ghoomer is truly an exceptional film, and the thoughtful arrangement of this special evening by PVR INOX has been deeply appreciated by all of us, especially the team. The film possesses an inherent emotional resonance and strikes a chord not only with our women’s cricket team but also with athletes confronting similar challenges. It’s heartening to witness their stories of perseverance, dedication, and innate talent being acknowledged and celebrated. Our appeal is to help create awareness about disability sports & deaf cricket in India which will immensely help gain recognition from the GOI, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in this category of cricket. We look forward to more support for this worthy cause of providing official recognition for this distinct cricket category.”

    Sharing his reflections on the evening, Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who portrays the role of Coach Paddy in the film, expressed, “Meeting these remarkable female athletes, who, much like Anina, have triumphed over adversities to achieve the extraordinary, is an immense privilege. Their genuine appreciation and recognition for Ghoomer hold a special significance. Being a part of this event brings me immense joy. In connecting with the women cricketers of IDCA, I earnestly hope that our film, akin to their journey, serves as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers and athletes at large. My heartfelt gratitude to PVR INOX for this opportunity.”