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BCCI Leaders Praise India’s Differently-Abled Cricketers After England Triumph
India’s differently-abled cricket team played England in a seven-match series.
The matches were held during India’s tour of England.
India lost the first game by 29 runs.
The team then fought back and won four matches overall.
The final result was a 4-3 series victory for India.
After returning, the players met Amit Shah, Devajit Saikia, and Mithun Manhas in New Delhi.
The leaders praised the team’s hard work and determination.
They said the players made the country proud and could inspire young people.
India’s Mixed Disability Men’s Cricket Team defeated England 4-3 in a seven-match T20I series.
India recovered from losing the opening match by winning the series finale 18 runs.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia praised the players’ determination and achievements after their United Kingdom tour.
Saikia met the team in New Delhi alongside BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Shah also welcomed the team and said its efforts inspired India’s youth.
- Who
- India’s Mixed Disability Men’s Cricket Team, Devajit Saikia, Mithun Manhas, Amit Shah, and officials of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India.
- What
- India won the India-England Men’s Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026 by four matches to three and was praised by senior officials.
- Where
- The series was played in England, and the congratulatory meetings took place in New Delhi.
- When
- The series concluded on August 19, 2026; the team’s New Delhi meetings were reported on Sunday and Monday.
- Why
- The meetings were held to welcome and congratulate the team after its successful tour and series victory.
Key facts
- Series
- India-England Men’s Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026
- Result
- India won the seven-match series 4-3
- Final match
- India won by 18 runs on August 19 after scoring 206-4
- Opening match
- England won by 29 runs on August 5
- Meeting location
- New Delhi
- Officials present
- Devajit Saikia, Mithun Manhas, and Amit Shah
- Organization represented
- Differently Abled Cricket Council of India
Quotes
Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary who met and congratulated the team after its England tour
“Privileged to join Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah ji and BCCI President Shri Mithun Manhas in meeting and congratulating India’s differently-abled cricketers & office bearers of DCCI in New Delhi yesterday, following their recent tour of the United Kingdom. It was truly inspiring to interact with these remarkable players, whose determination and passion made the Nation proud. Wishing them greater success”
thehansindia.com
“Glad to have met the Divyang Men's Cricket Team of India in New Delhi today. The team has returned from its tour of England for the India-England Men's Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026. Their efforts and determination to win honours for the nation inspire the youth of India. Wished them all the best for their future endeavours”
thehansindia.com
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