The Aryavarth Express
New Delhi: The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) on Monday unveiled the new Team India jersey for the upcoming three-match T20 Deaf Cricket Series between IDCA Deaf and Dubai Deaf. The series will be held at the DCS YOU SELECTS Arena in Sharjah, UAE, from December 11 to 13.
According to an official release, the jersey unveiling ceremony took place in the presence of IDCA support partners, board members, and the Indian Deaf Cricket Team selected for the tournament.
IDCA CEO Roma said, “The 3-Match T20 Deaf Cricket Series is an excellent platform to promote sports among specially abled athletes. Our team is elated to represent India. We are all set for the championship and look forward to our players proving their mettle on the pitch. Inclusivity is a shared philosophy between India and the UAE.”
IDCA Patron Reena Jain Malhotra added, “It was a delight to see our players proudly holding the jersey as a badge of honour. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, partners, corporates, and CSR teams for their unwavering support, which motivates our players to give their best.”
IDCA President Sumit Jain expressed confidence in the squad, saying, “Our players are well-prepared and excited for the championship. They are ready to showcase their skills and compete for the title. I wish them all the very best.”
Sports Consultant to the Haryana Government Pratik Puri also offered his wishes:
“Team IDCA will play against the newly formed Dubai Deaf Team in Sharjah. I extend my heartfelt wishes to the inspiring players and the IDCA leadership. IDCA’s #DareToDream campaign has expanded the team’s presence in global cricketing nations, and this series will further strengthen inclusive partnerships.”
IDCA Deaf Team Squad
Players:
Virender Singh (Captain, Himachal Pradesh), Suhail Ahmad (Jammu & Kashmir), R. Yashwanth Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), Santosh Kumar Mohapatra (Odisha), Aswin Kaliaperumal (WK, Tamil Nadu), Rahul Vaghamshi (Gujarat), Ihjas Pattappil (Kerala), Samiullah Khan Pathan (WK, Maharashtra), Pranil More (Maharashtra), Viraj Kolte (Maharashtra), Jigar Thakkar (Gujarat), Vaibhav Paranjpe (Madhya Pradesh), Deepak Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), Fahimuddin (Delhi)
Support Staff:
Mukesh Kumar (Manager), Asheesh Bajpai (Assistant Manager), Dev Dutt (Head Coach), Santosh Kumar Rai (Mentor), Mohd Imran (Fitness Trainer), Sharad Mudgal (Interpreter – ISL)
Match Schedule (UAE Time)
December 11, 2025 — 1st T20: IDCA Deaf vs Dubai Deaf — 05:30 PM
December 12, 2025 — 2nd T20: IDCA Deaf vs Dubai Deaf — 02:30 PM
December 13, 2025 — 3rd T20: IDCA Deaf vs Dubai Deaf — 05:30 PM
The series marks another major step in IDCA’s mission to expand opportunities for differently-abled athletes while strengthening India’s presence in global deaf cricket.
