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Majid Magray Leads Mixed-Disability Cricket Squad on England Tour
✍️ Kashmir News Observer
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 02:48 AM
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Former Anchidoora cricketer Majid Magray captains a mixed-disability Indian cricket team that is currently touring England, marking a historic representation for the sport.
Majid Magray, a cricketer hailing from Anchidoora in Kashmir, has been appointed captain of a mixed-disability squad representing India in England. The team, comprising players with varying physical challenges, embarked on the overseas tour this week to participate in a series of friendly matches and skill-development workshops.
The initiative, backed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and disability sport NGOs, aims to promote inclusivity and provide international exposure to athletes who face limited opportunities at home. Organisers said the England itinerary includes fixtures against local disability clubs and a showcase match at a county ground.
Magray expressed optimism about the team's prospects, highlighting the players' dedication and the chance to inspire others with disabilities across the subcontinent. The tour is also expected to strengthen ties between Indian and British disability cricket bodies, paving the way for future exchanges.
Stakeholders anticipate that the visibility generated by the tour will encourage greater investment in adaptive sports infrastructure in India, aligning with broader government goals for inclusive development.
The initiative, backed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and disability sport NGOs, aims to promote inclusivity and provide international exposure to athletes who face limited opportunities at home. Organisers said the England itinerary includes fixtures against local disability clubs and a showcase match at a county ground.
Magray expressed optimism about the team's prospects, highlighting the players' dedication and the chance to inspire others with disabilities across the subcontinent. The tour is also expected to strengthen ties between Indian and British disability cricket bodies, paving the way for future exchanges.
Stakeholders anticipate that the visibility generated by the tour will encourage greater investment in adaptive sports infrastructure in India, aligning with broader government goals for inclusive development.