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The inspiring journey of Pakistan’s blind cricketers

Pakistan is hosting its first T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which got underway from Saturday in Lahore.

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Javed Iqbal

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Syed Javed Iqbal is a distinguished and seasoned sports journalist with over two decades of excellence in the field of sports media. He has been a prominent figure on some of Pakistan’s leading news channels, including ARY News, Aaj News, and 24 News, earning widespread recognition for his insightful reporting and comprehensive coverage. Throughout his illustrious career, Syed Javed Iqbal has reported from the frontlines of some of the world’s most prestigious international sporting events. His coverage includes six ICC Cricket World Cups, the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, South Asian Games, World Table Tennis Championships, Volleyball World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, Japan Open, Champions Trophy, Pakistan Super League (PSL), and the Asia Cup in hockey. His assignments have taken him across the globe to countries such as the USA, Japan, Australia, England, France, India, South Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE. Known for his on-ground presence and in-depth analysis, Syed Javed Iqbal has earned national and international acclaim as a credible and authoritative voice in sports journalism.

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Pakistan boasts a proud legacy in blind cricket, winning two out of five Blind ODI World Cups in 2002 and 2006.

Now, the spotlight turns to the T20 format as Pakistan is hosting its first T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which started from November 23.

India, the reigning powerhouse with three T20 Blind World Cup titles, has historically been Pakistan's toughest competitor, defeating them in the finals of the first two editions and overcoming Bangladesh in the 2022 championship.

However, India has pulled out of this year’s tournament after failing to secure government clearance to travel to Pakistan.

With the absence of their fiercest rivals, could this be the perfect opportunity for Pakistan to emerge as the favorites and seize the trophy on home soil?

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