Bhubaneswar / Cuttack / New Delhi, February 18, 2026:
The ADCA T20I Asia Cup 2026, organized by the Asian Deaf Cricket Association (ADCA) in collaboration with the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) and supported by the Odisha Deaf Cricket Association, will be held from February 19–25, 2026, at the iconic Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha.
The tournament will feature three competing nations — India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal — showcasing seasoned deaf cricket talent from across Asia.
Ahead of the championship, participating teams underwent preparatory practice sessions from February 14–16 at the KIIT Cricket Ground, Bhubaneswar, ensuring strong readiness for the competition.
The Opening Ceremony will commence at 10:00 AM on February 19, 2026, setting the stage for an exciting week of international cricket and inclusion.
Team Leadership
India: Captain Virender Singh
Sri Lanka: Captain A. Kalep
Nepal: Captain Baidhanath Chaudhary
Sumit Jain, President, ADCA, said:
“This championship marks a milestone in ADCA’s journey of nurturing diversity and promoting world-class deaf cricket. We thank our partners for believing in our vision and supporting the ‘Dare to Dream’ movement to mainstream deaf cricket talent across Asia. Special thanks to all our partners for their support for this maiden tournament. We thank OCA & ODCA for their immense support.”
Roma Balwani, CEO, IDCA and Director, ADCA, added:
“Playing in Cuttack, one of India’s most iconic cricket venues, is truly inspiring for our athletes. At IDCA, we believe in enabling inclusion through disability sport, especially cricket. We deeply appreciate the belief of our partners, state associations, and supporters. We salute every athlete here for their passion, resilience, and excellence on and off the field.”
She added, “IDCA has played a pivotal role in facilitating the ADCA tournament arrangements with the visiting teams expressing gratitude for the support extended in IDCA hosting the championship in Cuttack. Special thanks to IDCA, Vice President & Gen. Sec. Sagarkanta Senapati & CEO, ODCA Ms. Sharmila Subramanian making this a memorable tournament for our visiting teams from Sri Lanka & Nepal .”
Team India – Squad for ADCA T20I Asia Cup 2026
The All-IDCA India Men’s Selection Committee has announced the following squad:
S. No.
Name Full
Role
State
1.
Virender Singh
Captain – All Rounder
Himachal Pradesh
2.
Abhishek Singh
Batsman
West Bengal
3.
Umar Ashraf
Wicketkeeper
Jammu & Kashmir
4.
Sai Akash
All Rounder
Tamil Nadu
5.
Santosh Kumar Mohapatra
All Rounder
Odisha
6.
Pranil More
All Rounder
Maharashtra
7.
Sibun Nanda
Fast Bowler & Batsman
Odisha
8.
Kuldeep Singh
All Rounder
Haryana
9.
Akash Saini
Fast Bowler (Left)
Uttar Pradesh
10.
Hilal Wani
All Rounder
Jammu & Kashmir
11.
Yashwanth Naidu
Fast Bowler (Right)
Andhra Pradesh
12.
Vaibhav
All Rounder
Delhi
13.
Sanith Shetty
All Rounder
Karnataka
14.
Deepak Lamba
Wicketkeeper
Haryana
15.
Aman Rizvi
All Rounder
Uttar Pradesh
16.
Jigar Thakkar
All Rounder
Gujarat
17.
Dev Dutt
Head Coach
Delhi
18.
Nikhil
Manager
Haryana
19.
Ravi Kant Bhatt
Coach
Delhi
20.
Shakti Swarup Dash
Ass. Coach
Odisha
21.
Sharad Mudgal
Interpreter
Delhi
22.
Jay Jagannath
Physical Trainer
Odisha
Tournament Fixtures
DATE
MATCH
TIME
18 Feb 2026
NET PRACTICE
10.00 AM TO 05.00 PM
19 Feb 2026
OPENING CEREMONY
INDIA VS SRI LANKA
10.00 AM
11.00 AM
20 Feb 2026
INDIA VS NEPAL
11.00 AM
21 Feb 2026
SRI LANKA VS NEPAL
11.00 AM
22 Feb 2026
SRI LANKA VS NEPAL
11.00 AM
23 Feb 2026
INDIA VS SRI LANKA
11.00 AM
24 Feb 2026
INDIA VS NEPAL
11.00 AM
25 Feb 2026
FINAL (TOP 2 TEAMS)
CLOSING CEREMONY
11.00 AM
02.30 PM
Corporate Partners
ADCA and IDCA acknowledge the generous support of:
Serum Institute of India (Cyrus Poonawalla Group), KFC India, Hero (We Care – A Hero MotoCorp CSR Initiative), Kaizzen, Impact Research & Measurement Pvt. Ltd., RB Foundation, Tata Motors Limited (Tata Sierra), Odisha Cricket Association, MGM School of Sports, Jindal Foundation, Bharat Masala, Shiv Naresh Sports, Ashwini Group of Hospitals and DEON.
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About ADCA
The Asian Deaf Cricket Association (ADCA), established in 2024, is the premier regional governing body for Deaf Cricket in Asia. Dedicated to promoting, developing, and organizing Deaf Cricket across the continent, ADCA currently comprises eight member associations and conducts major international tournaments, including the Asia Cup (Men’s and Women’s) and various age-group championships.
About IDCA
The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) was founded in 2020 by Mr. Sumit Jain, Vice President & Member of DCCI (Differently Abled Cricket Committee, BCCI). It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
IDCA is the official governing body for Deaf Cricket in India and a member of the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC), which collaborates with the ICC to promote Deaf Cricket globally.
Roma Balwani joined IDCA as its pro bono CEO in 2022.
IDCA’s mission is to provide a structured platform for hearing-impaired cricketers across India to develop their skills, represent their states at the national level, and represent India internationally.
Prior to IDCA’s formation, the Deaf Cricket Society (established in 2012) trained and nurtured thousands of hearing-impaired cricketers across the country.
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