CBRE Partners With Samarthanam And CABI To Support Blind Cricket In India
Mumbai, October 30, 2026: CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd hosted Beyond Boundaries: Sports Excellence, Inclusion and Empowerment in association with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), according to a press release. The event was organised under Ek Pehal, the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative.
Through this association, CBRE will support professional training, infrastructure, and competitive opportunities for cricketers with visual impairments, while working to build wider awareness for the sport in India.
The evening brought together Ajinkya Rahane, former India Test captain, Boman Irani, acclaimed actor, and Mayanti Langer, cricket broadcaster, alongside players from both blind cricket teams and senior leadership from the organizing entities. Held at The St. Regis Mumbai, the event felicitated India’s men’s and women’s blind cricket teams. It also marked the unveiling of the official jersey of the Indian men’s blind cricket team ahead of the second Men’s Blind Cricket Asia Cup, to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from November 15–20, 2026.
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO, India, South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa, CBRE, said, “Sport has the power to turn opportunity into achievement and visibility into lasting change. Through Ek Pehal, our partnership with Samarthanam and CABI will strengthen the pathways that enable cricketers with visual impairments to train at their best, compete on bigger stages and be recognised for their talent. As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of India’s men’s and women’s blind cricket teams, we are especially proud to support the men’s team ahead of the Asia Cup.”
As part of the partnership, the Indian men’s blind cricket team will attend a specialised coaching camp in Delhi NCR ahead of the Asia Cup, covering batting, bowling, fielding, fitness, and match strategy.
The event included a screening of Dekh Le India, a documentary by Shanthi Mohan and Mukund Moorthy that follows India’s women’s blind cricket team ahead of their first international tournament in 2023. The programme also included a panel discussion on the role of sport in advancing inclusion and equal opportunity.
Dr Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Founder and Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, and Chairman, CABI, said, “The development of blind cricket requires consistent support across coaching, equipment, competitive exposure and public awareness. This partnership with CBRE will help strengthen these areas and provide players with more opportunities to develop and compete. We appreciate CBRE’s commitment and the recognition it has brought to India’s blind cricket teams.”
