Pakistan blind cricketers have eye on trip to India

“We are eyeing the World Cup title and with our positive attitude hope to play our part in the revival of cricket between Pakistan and India,” said Agha Shaukat Ali, chairman of Pakistan’s Blind Cricketers’ Association, The first World Cup in South Africa, 1998, saw Pakistan’s blind team romp into the final to play against the home side only to be defeated. This time around, led by aggressive all rounder Abdur Razzaq, the team is primed for a win. “We have prepared to the best of our abilities and hope that traditional rivals India and Pakistan meet in the final at Chennai,” said Razzaq.

Razzaq holds the record for making the fastest half-century in international blind cricket, scoring it in just 19 balls against South Africa in the last cup.