Jay Shah launched trophy for Divyang cricket tournament

BCCI secretary Jay Shah Friday launched the trophy of the "Divyang Cricket Tournament", which is set to be played at Hyderabad from March 11 to 13. However, the Divyang Cricket Tournament is a special tournament for differently-abled cricketers, as BCCI secretary Jay Shah presented the trophy of the tournament.

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Jay Shah said he was happy with the progress of the newly-formed cricket committee for differently-abled players.

"There is a visible positive energy among the differently-abled cricketers. The tournaments like this are signs of changing times. BCCI is there to give every guidance and support to this form of cricket."

Jay Shah said in a statement issued by Ravi Chauhan

Ravi Chauhan is a member of the differently-abled committee of the BCCI cricket board.

According to the statement, the tournament will consist of seven teams. Meanwhile, the seven teams are Gujarat, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Hyderabad, and Vidarbha.

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin has also extended full support of the Hyderabad Cricket Association for organizing the tournament.

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"After the successful HAP Cup in Panchkula, this tournament is another step in the right direction. Tournaments like these give hope and confidence to thousands of cricket players. We are thankful to the BCCI and HCA for their support," said Chauhan.