Nearly a year after scripting history by winning the first Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in November 2025, India’s blind women cricketers are still waiting for the rewards promised to them.
Team captain Deepika T.C., from Madakasira in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district, remains without the house site pledged by leaders and officials. Despite repeated assurances, the commitments made to players have yet to materialize, leaving many athletes disheartened.
At a recent felicitation event in Mangalampalem, Andhra Pradesh Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas handed over a ₹50,000 cheque from Hindustan Shipyard Limited to cricketer Pangi Karuna Kumari. While gestures like these provide short‑term relief, players continue to demand the jobs, housing, and long‑term support promised after their landmark victory.
The team’s triumph was hailed as a breakthrough moment for inclusivity in Indian sports, inspiring countless differently‑abled athletes. Yet, the lack of follow‑through highlights the challenges blind cricketers face in gaining recognition and sustained backing.
Advocates argue that honoring these commitments is not just about rewarding athletes but about building a stronger foundation for disability sports in India. For now, the champions of the blind women’s World Cup remain in limbo, waiting for promises to turn into reality.
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