Ayush Regmi

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The unseen side of cricket

Published On: June 5, 2017 10:01 AM NPT By: Ayush Regmi

11 years ago, the Cricket Association of the Blind Nepal (CAB Nepal) formed the first National Men’s Blind Cricket team in 2006. People had seen blind men play in tournaments but not women. This all changed in 2009 when the CAB Nepal established the first ever Women’s Blind Cricket Team in the world. Despite this achievement, there hasn’t been much advancement in the field of blind cricket. While the condition of this sport is still poor, women have it worse because a gender bias still exists. Regardless, women are still persevering and determined in spite of their hardships.

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