CBRE and Samarthanam Back India’s Blind Cricket Team Ahead of Asia Cup 2026
New Delhi, November 13, 2026: CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., in association with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), hosted a send-off event in New Delhi for the Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the Blind ahead of the Asia Cup 2026, according to a press release. Scheduled to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from November 15 to 20, the tournament will see the Indian squad led by captain Durga Rao Tompaki compete to defend the title they won a decade ago.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiative, Ek Pehal, CBRE is partnering with Samarthanam and CABI to support both the men’s and women’s blind cricket teams. The assistance covers player selection, nutrition, travel, professional coaching, physiotherapy, and essential cricket kits, which were handed over to the squad during the event, the release stated.
Commenting on the partnership, Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO, India, South-East Asia & MENA, CBRE, said, “Sport has the power to create opportunities, challenge perceptions and bring communities together. Through Ek Pehal and our partnership with Samarthanam and CABI, CBRE is committed to supporting India’s men’s and women’s blind cricket teams at every stage of their preparation. Our support covers player selection, nutrition, travel, professional training, health and physiotherapy and essential kits. We believe that giving athletes the right resources and support is essential to helping them perform at the highest level and earn the recognition they deserve. We are proud to back the team as they head to the Asia Cup 2026.”
Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Founder and Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, and Chairman, CABI, said, “The Men’s Blind Cricket Asia Cup is an important platform for our players to showcase their exceptional talent, skill and competitive spirit on the international stage. Every player who wears the Indian jersey carries the aspirations of thousands of aspiring sportspersons with visual impairments across the country. We are grateful to CBRE for coming forward as a committed partner through its CBRE Ek Pehal initiative and supporting the Indian Men’s Blind Cricket Team in its preparations for the Asia Cup. I wish our team the very best as they prepare to represent India with pride and bring home another
