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Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team Prepares for England Series

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The Indian men's mixed disability cricket team has kicked off its preparatory training camp at the Jaipuria Cricket Academy in Jaipur ahead of their seven-match T20I series against England, scheduled to begin on June 21. The team, consisting of 14 players with various disabilities, is under the guidance of head coach Rohit Jhalani and Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) officials. The training camp, held from June 8 to 13, aims to enhance the players' skills, match awareness, and team synergy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian men's mixed disability cricket team is undergoing a 5-day preparatory training camp at the Jaipuria Cricket Academy (JCA) in Jaipur, starting from June 8.
  • The team will play a 7-match T20I series against England, with the first match scheduled for June 21 in Taunton.
  • The series will feature select Double Header matches alongside key fixtures in England's mainstream cricket calendar, including the 6th T20I on July 1 in Bristol, shared with the England Women vs India Women international match.
  • The team consists of 14 players with different disabilities, including 9 players who are deaf or hard of hearing, 4 players with physical disabilities, and 1 player with intellectual disability.
  • The training camp is organized by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) and will focus on physical fitness, match preparedness, and team synergy under the guidance of experienced coaches.
  • The team's head coach, Rohit Jhalani, expressed confidence in the players' preparations, stating that they are "focused, determined, and ready to represent India against England in the series."
  • The series aims to promote visibility, parity, and respect for athletes with disabilities, as stated in the announcement.

Statistics:

  • The 7-match T20I series against England will begin on June 21 and conclude on July 3.
  • The training camp at the Jaipuria Cricket Academy in Jaipur will run from June 8 to 13.
  • The team consists of 14 players from across India, with 9 players hailing from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community, 4 players with physical disabilities (PD), and 1 player with intellectual disability (ID).
  • The series will feature a total of 7 matches, including one Double Header match on July 1 in Bristol.
  • The team's head coach, Rohit Jhalani, has emphasized the importance of preparation, stating that the players are "focused, determined, and ready to represent India against England in the series."

Sources:

  • "Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team Prepares for England Series" - The Times of India (June 8, 2025)
  • "Mixed Disability Vitality T20I Series: India to Face England in 7-Match Series" - Cricinfo (June 2025)
  • "Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) to Host Preparatory Training Camp for Indian Men's Mixed Disability Cricket Team" - DCCI Website (June 2025)

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