Pakistan Blind Cricket Council
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| Sport | Blind cricket |
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| Jurisdiction | National |
| Abbreviation | PBCC |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Affiliation | World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) |
| Affiliation date | 1997 |
| Headquarters | 64-J1 Block, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Chairman | Syed Sultan Shah |
| Official website | |
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Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) is the national governing body for blind cricket in Pakistan. Established in 1997, it is responsible for the promotion, regulation and development of blind cricket across the country.[1]
PBCC is a founding member of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) and is affiliated with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The council oversees domestic competitions, international tours, player development, and rehabilitation support for visually impaired cricketers.[2]
In August 1996, the first international conference on blind cricket was held in Delhi, India, with representatives from seven countries. The meeting led to the formation of the World Blind Cricket Council, with Pakistan as one of its founding members.
Since its establishment in 1997, PBCC has developed a domestic blind cricket structure comprising regional and club-level competitions. Pakistan has participated in multiple Blind Cricket World Cups and international bilateral series under PBCC’s administration.
In May 2018, PBCC announced the formation of Pakistan’s first national women’s blind cricket team. Approximately 100 players registered for trials prior to the team’s debut international series against Nepal.[3]
Leadership
Syed Sultan Shah
Syed Sultan Shah has served as Chairman of PBCC since 2009. A former captain of the Pakistan national blind cricket team, he represented Pakistan in the inaugural Blind Cricket World Cup in 1998.
Under his tenure, Pakistan has hosted several international blind cricket events, including editions of the Blind Cricket World Cup and the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup. During this period, Pakistan achieved multiple international titles, including gold medals at global blind sports competitions.
Shah has also held leadership positions within the World Blind Cricket Council, including serving as its President.[4][5]
