Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Indian Blind Cricket Captain Ajay Kumar Reddy Aims for World Cup Victory
Ajay Kumar Reddy is the captain of the Indian blind cricket team.
He lost his eyesight when he was just four years old.
Ajay wanted to join the army but found out that visually impaired people can't join.
So, he decided to play cricket for India instead.
He was inspired to play after hearing about the blind cricket team and Pakistan's success.
Ajay believes India can win the World Cup and he wants to be part of that team.
He made his debut in 2010 and has won the World Cup in 2017.
Ajay is determined to lead India to victory in the 2026 World Cup.
Ajay Kumar Reddy lost his eyesight at age four and became the captain of the Indian blind cricket team.
He was inspired to play after hearing about Pakistan's success in blind cricket and aims to beat them in the World Cup.
Ajay made his debut in 2010 and won the 2017 World Cup with India.
He believes India will win the 2026 World Cup and he will be part of the winning team.
Ajay was initially heartbroken when he couldn't join the army due to his visual impairment.
- Who
- Ajay Kumar Reddy, captain of the Indian blind cricket team
- What
- Ajay's journey and aspirations in blind cricket
- When
- Interview conducted on January 26, 2026
- Where
- Interview with Republic World
- Why
- To share his inspiration and goals for the Indian blind cricket team
- Name
- Ajay Kumar Reddy
- Role
- Captain, Indian Blind Cricket Team
- Age of Vision Loss
- 4 years old
- Debut Year
- 2010
- World Cup Win
- 2017
- Inspiration
- Beating Pakistan in the World Cup
- Current Goal
- Winning the 2026 World Cup