World games gold medallist

IBSA World Games Gold Medallist: Cricket Association for the Visually Impaired (CAVI), Odisha, organised a civic felicitation ceremony to honour four visually impaired tribal girls from the state, who have been chosen to represent India in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, scheduled to be held from November 11–25 in India and Sri Lanka.

The selected players — Phula Saren, Basanti Hansda, Jamuna Rani Tudu, and Parbati Marandi — constitute one-quarter of the national squad, marking a proud moment for Odisha and a historic milestone for women’s blind cricket.

Phula Saren, the captain of the Odisha team, is a seasoned all-rounder and a 2023 IBSA World Games Gold Medallist who has represented India in various international tournaments. Known for her consistency with both bat and ball, Phula has emerged as a reliable leader for the visually impaired women’s team.