Cricket Association for the Blind in India

What Cricket Association for the Blind in India does

Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is a non-profit sports federation founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It serves as the apex governing body for blind cricket in India and operates as the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, a National Award-winning NGO. CABI organizes cricket tournaments for visually impaired athletes (classified under B1, B2, and B3 categories per WBCC rules) across District, State, Zonal, National, and International levels, with a network of 30 State/UT Cricket Association Boards and over 30,000 affiliated players. Its tournament portfolio includes the IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy (men's national T20), Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament, Samarthanam Cup, Beyond Boundaries Trophy, NTT DATA T20 Champions Trophy, Samarth Championship (international bilateral series against South Africa and Sri Lanka), IBSA World Games, and the SBI 1st Women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025.

CABI's revenue model is sponsorship-and-grant-based rather than commercial. It is funded through corporate title sponsorships (IndusInd Bank, SBI, NTT DATA, Fedbank Financial Services), impact partnerships (CSC, Adobe, HCL, EClinicalWorks, Chintels, Australian Consulate General), and government support (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Karnataka, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports). No commercial pricing model applies as participation is free for eligible visually impaired players. The organization is affiliated to the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) and operates with a staff of 101-250 employees. India's blind cricket teams, managed by CABI, hold a unique record as champions in all international formats of blind cricket (T20 World Cup 2012 and 2022, ODI World Cup 2014, T20 Asia Cup 2016).

The organization is led by Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar (Lifetime Chairperson), Mr. Buse Gowda (President), Mr. Shailender Yadav (General Secretary), and Mr. G. Sridhar (Treasurer), with zonal secretaries overseeing North, East, West, and South operations. CABI's technology infrastructure is lightweight: a WordPress-based website with Cricheroes integration for live scoreboards. No proprietary technology platforms, AI capabilities, or patents are disclosed. The organization holds no external venture capital or private equity investment, consistent with its non-profit federation structure.

Name

Cricket Association for the Blind in India

Legal name

Cricket Association for the Blind in India

Website

https://blindcricket.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is a non-profit apex governing body for blind cricket in India, headquartered in Bengaluru, organizing national and international tournaments for 30,000+ visually impaired players across 30 State/UT Boards, funded by corporate sponsorships and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Sports Federation

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Blind cricket governance
• Disability sports federation
• Adaptive cricket tournaments
• Para-sports administration
• Inclusive sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tournament Organization and Grants: CABI operates as the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, a National Award-winning NGO. Revenue appears to come from corporate sponsorships (IndusInd Bank, NTT DATA, SBI), government support (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports), and international partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CABI is the apex governing body for cricket for the blind in India, organizing and administering cricket tournaments and competitions for visually impaired players. It operates the domestic competitive structure through 30 State/UT Boards at District, State, Zonal and National levels, and represents India in international competitions run under the World Blind Cricket Council and IBSA. The organization manages both men's and women's categories across T20 and ODI formats.

Product overview

CABI (Cricket Association for the Blind in India) operates as the apex governing body for blind cricket in India, organizing a comprehensive portfolio of cricket tournaments and events for visually impaired athletes. The organization conducts national-level tournaments (IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy for men and Women's National T20 Tournament), bilateral series (Samarthanam Cup, Beyond Boundaries Trophy), and international competitions including World Cups and IBSA World Games. CABI manages tournaments across T20 and ODI formats, serving both men's and women's categories, with teams from 30+ Indian states affiliated. The portfolio includes flagship events like the SBI 1st Women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025 and ongoing Samarth Championship international series. All tournaments follow WBCC rules with B1/B2/B3 visual impairment classifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy - Men's T20 National Cricket Tournament for the Blind Annual national-level T20 cricket tournament for visually impaired men featuring teams from multiple Indian states competing in league matches, super 8s, semi-finals, and finals. Eight editions held from 2018-19 to 2025-26.
• IndusInd Bank Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind Annual national-level women's T20 cricket tournament for visually impaired players. Six editions conducted from 2019 to 2026 with state teams competing for the championship title.
• Samarthanam Cup Men's bilateral ODI cricket series for the blind featuring matches between state teams. Recent edition held in March 2026 between Karnataka and Odisha.
• Beyond Boundaries Trophy Women's zonal T20 cricket tournament for the blind featuring matches between regional zones such as North Zone versus West Zone. Promotes regional competition among visually impaired women cricketers.
• SBI 1st Women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025 Inaugural women's T20 World Cup for the blind held in November 2025. India won defeating Nepal in the final. Featured teams from India, Australia, Pakistan, and Nepal.
• Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket International bilateral cricket series featuring matches against South Africa and Sri Lanka. Conducted across multiple editions with India's national blind cricket team competing internationally.
• IBSA World Games Cricket for the Blind International blind cricket matches conducted under the IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) World Games. India has participated in men's and women's categories.
• Triangular Series for the Blind International three-team cricket series for the blind held at Dubai featuring national blind cricket teams competing in T20 format.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IndusInd BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for Nagesh Trophy Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind and Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind
• SBIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for SBI 1st Women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025
• NTT DATAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for NTT DATA Women's T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 and NTT DATA T20 Champions Trophy for the Blind 2022
• CSCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner supporting CABI tournaments and programs
• Australian Consulate GeneralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner providing international support for blind cricket in India
• ChintelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner supporting CABI tournaments
• EClinicalWorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner for CABI
• AdobeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner supporting blind cricket initiatives
• HCLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner for CABI tournaments and programs
• Government of KarnatakacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact partner providing government support for tournaments in Karnataka
• Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner providing government backing for blind cricket programs
• Department of Youth Empowerment and SportscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner for youth empowerment through sports
• Samarthanam Trust for the DisabledcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and cricketing arm; National Award-winning NGO working towards enabling people with disabilities through education, accommodation, food, vocational training and placement-based rehabilitation. CABI is the initiative of Samarthanam Trust.
• World Blind Cricket CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for blind cricket; CABI is affiliated to WBCC
• Fedbank Financial Services (Fedfina)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for Fedfina Women's T20 Bilateral Cricket Series for the Blind 2023

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): India's mainstream cricket governing body. BCCI is the dominant cricket institution in India, and CABI operates as a parallel adaptive cricket federation with public recognition from the same pool of cricket legends.
• Paralympic Committee of India (PCI): India's national body for Paralympic sports and IPC affiliate. PCI is a broader adaptive sports incumbent that CABI could partner with for athlete development, funding access, and recognition pathways.
• Cricket Australia: The mainstream governing body for cricket in Australia. While not adaptive, it demonstrates the institutional template (state boards, national tournaments, international fixtures) that CABI has adapted for blind cricket.
• Special Olympics India: A large adaptive sports organization in India serving athletes with intellectual disabilities. Operates a broader portfolio than CABI and represents an alternative adaptive sports body that shares overlapping donor and government relationships.

Direct peers

• Pakistan Blind Cricket Council: The national governing body for blind cricket in Pakistan, CABI's primary international rival. The two organizations have a recurring bilateral series and regularly compete in Asia Cup and World Cup events.
• World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC): The international governing body for blind cricket, of which CABI is a member. WBCC oversees the rules (B1/B2/B3 classifications) and organizes international tournaments including the T20 and ODI World Cups that CABI's team competes in.

Emerging players

• Deaf Cricket Federation of India: A peer adaptive cricket federation in India serving hearing-impaired players. Operates a similar tournament structure and competes for the same donor, government, and sponsor relationships as CABI.

Regional players

• Australian Blind Cricket: Governs blind cricket in Australia and a participant in the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind 2025. Operates similar tournament and player pathways in a different geographic market.
• Cricket Association for the Blind in Sri Lanka: The Sri Lankan counterpart governing blind cricket in Sri Lanka. CABI's team competes against Sri Lanka in international bilateral series (Samarth Championship), making it a direct regional peer.
• England Blind Cricket: The national body governing blind cricket in England and Wales with a structure similar to CABI's domestic-state-affiliation model. A parallel adaptive cricket federation in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blind_cricket
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CricketAssociationfortheblindinIndia
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cricket4Blind
• Instagraminstagram.com/indianblindcricketteam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blindcricket

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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