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The Cricket Association for the Blind in the United States of America (CABUSA) and Samarthanam USA proudly welcome eClinicalWorks as a partner in advancing cricket for the blind across the nation. eClinicalWorks joins as the proud team sponsor of the first-ever USA Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind, which will represent the country at the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, 2025. The 16-member USA squad is already in India, training intensively at a coaching camp as they gear up for the exciting challenge ahead.
eClinicalWorks has been supporting various initiatives across the country and is now a proud supporter of cricket for the blind, championing initiatives that promote inclusivity and empowerment through sports. The support has come at the right time to champion the entire team as they participate in the World Cup.
The inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, 2025 will take place across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo from November 11–23, 2025, featuring six nations — Australia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA.
Speaking on this partnership, chairman of Samarthanam International Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar said, “This is a proud and emotional moment for CABUSA and every individual who believed in these incredible women. Their journey is a testament to courage, teamwork, and the power of inclusion. The jersey they wear tells a story of resilience and hope — a story that belongs to every visually impaired athlete who dares to dream. We are deeply grateful to eClinicalWorks for standing beside us and sharing our vision of empowerment through sport.”
What began as a dream has grown into a national movement. Over the past year, the outreach campaign has engaged with more than 1,000 visually impaired individuals across the United States. Guided and driven by the strategic vision of Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Founder Samarthanam and Chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, as well as the volunteers of Samarthanam USA, this initiative is reshaping perceptions of disability and sports, inspiring inclusion and empowerment through cricket.
“At eClinicalWorks, we are extremely proud to support the first-ever USA Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind. We believe this is a huge step towards breaking down barriers and redefining possibilities.” said Mahesh Navani, COO at eClinicalWorks. “This partnership is particularly special to us, as the spirit of sportsmanship guides our operations, encouraging teamwork, resilience and inclusivity. We are thrilled to be part of this journey and look forward to celebrating the triumphs and growth of these inspiring women.”
The captain of the USA Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind Ms Abey Finklea said “As the Captain of the U.S. Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their unwavering support and their commitment to advancing our team and organization.
Although our team was established only five months ago and many of our players are new to the sport, our progress has been exceptional. In preparation for the upcoming World Cup, we recently played our first official match as a team—and I am proud to share that we secured victory in our debut practice game. Competing against the Delhi team, which has been training together for a significantly longer period, our players demonstrated remarkable dedication, skill, and teamwork that led to our success. On behalf of the entire team, thank you for believing in our vision and for playing an integral role in our journey.”
“I extend my heartfelt wishes to all the teams participating in the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup. This global platform stands as a powerful symbol of determination and inclusivity, and I am immensely proud of the athletes representing the United States with dedication and spirit. We sincerely thank eClinicalWorks for joining hands with us as the team sponsor, making it possible for our players to pursue their dreams on the world stage. I also extend our deep gratitude to Samarthanam and Dr. Mahantesh for their unwavering support and belief in the growth of blind cricket worldwide. Together, we continue to champion empowerment through sport,” expressed Mr Ajith Bhaskar. President, CABUSA.
A total of six countries will participate in the inaugural World Cup: Australia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United States of America and the host India. Five participating teams are scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on November 10, ahead of the grand inauguration ceremony on November 11 at the Modern School Barakhambaa New Delhi. The tournament will feature 15 league matches, two semi-finals, and a grand finale. Pakistan will play all the matches at the neutral venue at Colombo Sri Lanka.
CABI, the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, is the proud organizer of this landmark World Cup with the Co – Host Sri Lanka Cricket Association for Visually handicapped, reflecting India’s leadership in creating equitable platforms for athletes with disabilities, especially women.
USA’s squad:
Stacy Ranelle Devaughn, Marcia Rachael Harvey, Ana Luisa Moss, Shannon Krysti Britt, Angela Marie Bambrey, Tina Ann Gruchow, Meghan Elizabeth Whalen, Kathryn Ann Pavlacka, Melissa Jean Hoyt, Caroline Elizabeth Carper, Liana Williams, Amandeep Kaur, Tatyana Lache Tolliver-Hughes, Malibu Le Ann Wardlaw, Idahni Barrera, Abigail Elizabeth Finklea.
