LAHORE (SNP Report): The Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) Chief Executive Officer, Zahir ud Din Babar, has announced that the DICC T20 World Cup 2023 will be held in Doha, Qatar, commencing on December 3.
The tournament will witness Pakistan opening its campaign against Afghanistan in Qatar on December 4, while the event’s inaugural match is scheduled between South Africa and England on December 3.
CEO Zahir Babar shared his enthusiasm for this historic moment in the world of deaf cricket, saying, “Holding this premier deaf cricket event in the renowned sports nation of Qatar is a significant milestone. Qatar has solidified its place among the world’s top sports facilities.”
The DICC CEO expressed his gratitude to Sheikh AbdulAziz Saoud Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Cricket Association, who has been instrumental in supporting this mega event. This event is a significant step toward further promoting cricket among enthusiastic hearing-impaired cricketers.
Acknowledging the efforts of Ahmad Mohd QT Al Subaey, Chairman of the Deaf Cricket Sports Centre Qatar, Zahir highlighted the growing popularity of deaf cricket in Qatar among local cricketers.
The T20 World Cup matches will take place at the Asian Town International Cricket Stadium, renowned for its top-tier facilities. Zahir acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Christopher Raja, President of the Deaf Cricket Sports Centre, in organizing the Cup with utmost professionalism. Deaf cricket boasts a unique history, dating back a century when it was introduced among deaf cricketers worldwide.
Regarding the tournament format, DICC’s CEO stated that the top eight countries affiliated with DICC will compete in the event, featuring 19 matches. Zahir emphasized DICC’s commitment to promoting deaf cricket on a global scale and expressed gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its patronage and cooperation.
Zahir stated that the 10-day World Cup in Qatar will provide a platform for deaf players to showcase their talent and inspire young deaf cricketers worldwide. The DICC is optimistic that the World T20 Cup in Qatar will be a significant milestone for deaf cricketers in the Gulf states and the region at large, further popularizing the sport among the hearing-impaired.
English