Bangladesh to participate in inaugural Wheelchair Cricket World Cup
The news was confirmed by Mohammad Mohsin, the captain and founding member of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team, in a press release.
Bangladesh has officially received an invitation to compete in the inaugural Wheelchair Cricket World Cup, a historic moment for the country.
The news was confirmed by Mohammad Mohsin, the captain and founding member of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team, in a statement.
The tournament is being organised by the Pakistan Wheelchair Cricket Council, a founding member of the International Wheelchair Cricket Council. The World Cup will take place from 30 September to 9 October, with matches scheduled in Lahore and Faisalabad.
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In addition to Bangladesh, other teams participating in the competition include Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, England, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and the United Arab Emirates.
Mohsin expressed his pride in the team's inclusion in the tournament, stating, "Bangladesh wheelchair cricket team has accepted this prestigious invitation and began preparation to participate in the World Cup. This is a proud moment for Bangladesh and the start of a new chapter in the history of wheelchair cricket,"
He also highlighted the financial challenges, saying, "Till now, we don't have any sponsor or financial partner to help us take part in the World Cup. We request the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to support us and help us avail the opportunity to represent the country in the international arena."
Each participating team will send a 21-member squad, including 15 players, 5 officials, and 1 umpire.
