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MEMBERS of the Blind Cricket World Cup champion team from India touched down at Bahrain International Airport on Monday morning on a four-day visit.
They arrived in association with Gulf Air after a tour of the UK to showcase their talents and inspire those they meet.
The players’ stay in the kingdom has been sponsored by telecoms provider Batelco, with support from Mathias Tourism Company, Gama Hotel Management and Concord International Hotel.
David Axtell, one of the co-ordinators of the visit, welcomed them at the airport.
The itinerary for the team includes a visit to the Indian Club, a demonstration to pupils at St Christopher’s School, an afternoon match against the Bahrain Youth Cricket Academy at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club and an evening match against Awali Taverners at the same venue.
The players will also visit schools for the blind and play against BAPCO at Awali before enjoying a celebratory dinner.
Tomorrow they hope to visit Gulf Air, call into the Bahrain Indian School and will meet with members of the Karnataka Society before departing for home.
