World cups of blind Cricket

The World Cup of Blind Cricket is held every four years

3rd WORLD CUP BLIND CRICKET

World Blind Cricket Council announce change of World Cup venue

Sunday May 21st 2006
The World Blind Cricket Council has announced the third blind cricket world cup will now take place in Islamabad, Pakistan between December 4th and 16th 2006.

All 8 member countrys are expected to take part and they are: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, defending champions Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and new comers West Indies.

The tournament along with the WBCC's AGM were scheduled to take place in South Africa but after organisational problems Pakistan stepped in to host both the World Cup and AGM without having to change the planned dates for the events.

WBCC Secretary General Geoff Smith stated: "The World Blind Cricket Council would like to take this opportunity to thank the Pakistan Government, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council for their immense efforts in offering to host this event."

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2nd WORLD CUP BLIND CRICKET

The second world cup was held in India during December 2002.

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India Press release

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1st WORLD CUP BLIND CRICKET

The first world cup was held in India during November 1998 and South Africa was the eventual winner.

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Australia Team

Peter J.A. Robinson belongs to the State of Queensland. His date of birth is 18-6-74. He is a right handed batsman and a right armed leg spinner. He commenced playing cricket in 1987-88. His other sporting interests include golf and tennis. His hobbies are movies and music. Peter is a partially blind (B-3) player.

Michael Constantine Zannis is from the state of South Africa. His date of birth is 22-3-75. He is a left handed batsman and a right handed bowler. He commenced playing cricket in 1989 . His other interests are athletics and music. Michael is a totally blind (B-1) player.

Michael Linke from the State of New South Wales was born on the 8th of December ,1965. He commenced playing cricket as early as 1981. He is a right handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler. His other sport is golf. His interests include the internet and reading. Michael is a partially blind (B-3) player.

David Goodman from Victoria was born on the 31st of July 1958. He is a right handed batsman and a useful right handed bowler. He commenced playing cricket in 1980. David is also interested in Track events. He is a partially blind B-2 player.

Peter Donovan belongs to the State of Queensland. His date of birth is 25-9-58. Peter commenced playing right from 1969 and has played 84 games for Queensland. He has been representing Australia since 1987 and also has the honour of having captained the side. He is a left handed batsman and a right arm fast bowler. Donovan is also the vice chairman of the World Blind Cricket Council. His other sports are lawn bowls, golf and rugby. He is a partially blind B3 player.

Nejat Haydardedeoglo from New South Wales was born on the 4th of January 1970. He started his playing days from October '92. He is an important man in the team. He does wicket keeping and when he is not keeping he generally opens the batting and the bowling. His other sporting interests are soccer and team bowling. He is currently a state development officer incharge of improving the standard of blind cricket in NSW. He is also a National development officer involved with recruiting hard working and determined juniors. Nejat is a partially blind B3 player.

Eugene David Negruk is from South Australia. His date of birth is 11-11-69. He is a right handed batsman and a right handed bowler. He commenced playing in 1995. His hobbies include reading, sports, music and computers.

Paul Ravenarki from Victoria was born on the 25th 0f October 1969. He commenced playing cricket from 1992. He is a right handed batsman and a right handed bowler. His other sport is kayaking. Paul is a partially blind (B3) player.

Chris Backstrom from Queensland was born on the 24th of January 1962. He starting his cricketing days from 1988. He is a right handed batsman and a left handed bowler. His other sporting activities include Tandem cycling and golf. His hobbies are music, rugby, reading and cards. Chris is a partially blind (B2 ) player.

Damian Clemens is from the State of Victoria. His date of birth is 20-1-73. He commenced playing cricket in 1988. He is a right handed batsman and a right handed bowler. His other game is football. Damien enjoys music. He is determined to see Australia win . He is a partially blind (B2) player.

Graeme Peter Guildford from Queensland was born on the 21st of February 1962. He started playing cricket from 1987. He is a right handed batsman and a right handed fast bowler. His other sports include goal ball, ten pin bowling, soccer, cricket, rugby. His hobbies are computers and chess. Graeme is partially blind (B2).

Paul Mc Kenna from Queensland was born on the 9th of July 1960. He started playing cricket from the 1989-1990 season onwards. He is a left handed batsman and a right handed medium pacer. His other sports include lawn bowls, bike riding, soccer, rugby and swimming . Paul enjoys listening to music. He is a partially blind (B2) player.

Terry Eagers belongs to the State of Queensland. He was born on the 29th of October 1950. He is a right handed batsman and a right arm medium fast bowler. He commenced playing in 1966. Terry is a totally blind (B1) player. He loves music, food and wine.

Dr. Andrew Hart belongs to Queensland. His date of birth is 17-8-'72. He is a right handed batsman and a left handed medium pace bowler. He started playing in 1987. His other sport is rock climbing . His hobbies are reading, surfing the net, etc. Andrew is a totally blind (B1) player.

Mark Muscat of Victoria was born on the 6th of August 1972. His playing days started in 1984. He is a right handed batsman and bowler. His other sporting pursuit is amazingly martial arts. He enjoys music, reading and working with computers. Mark is a totally blind (B1) player.

Garry Stinchcombe comes from Victoria. He was born on the 10th of August 1957. He commenced playing in 1989. Garry is mainly a bowler who specialises in right arm medium pace. He generally comes in as a tail ending batsman. His other interests are fishing and wine. He enjoys spending time with his family. He works as a school teacher. He is a totally blind (B1) player.

Brian Talbot belongs to the State of Victoria. He was born on 28- 2- 56. He is a left handed batsman and a right handed bowler. He commenced playing in 1991.His other sports are power lifting and football. Brian is a totally blind B1 player.  

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