Saikia, who met the team alongside Shah and BCCI president Mithun Manhas, said the interaction with the players was an inspiring experience and hailed their efforts for making the country proud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPrivileged to join Hon\u2019ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah ji and BCCI President Shri Mithun Manhas in meeting and congratulating India\u2019s differently-abled cricketers & office bearers of DCCI in New Delhi yesterday, following their recent tour of the United Kingdom. It was truly inspiring to interact with these remarkable players, whose determination and passion made the Nation proud. Wishing them greater success,\u201d Saikia wrote on X on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The meeting came after India\u2019s memorable campaign in the India-England Men\u2019s Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026, where the visitors secured a 4-3 series victory over England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India had to overcome an early setback after England won the opening T20I by 29 runs on August 5. The Indian side responded strongly two days later, winning by six runs, before edging England by eight runs on August 9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England levelled the series on August 12 with a two-run victory while chasing India\u2019s 117-run total. India then regained control with back-to-back victories on August 15 and 16, winning by 54 and 18 runs respectively. The series was eventually decided on August 19, when India sealed an 18-run victory after posting 206-4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The series triumph marked a significant moment for disability cricket in India, with the team producing a resilient performance across a closely contested seven-match contest in England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England levelled the series on August 12 with a two-run victory while chasing India\u2019s 117-run total. India then regained control with back-to-back victories on August 15 and 16, winning by 54 and 18 runs respectively. The series was eventually decided on August 19, when India sealed an 18-run victory after posting 206-4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGlad to have met the Divyang Men's Cricket Team of India in New Delhi today. The team has returned from its tour of England for the India-England Men's Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026. Their efforts and determination to win honours for the nation inspire the youth of India. Wished them all the best for their future endeavours,\u201d the Home Minister wrote on X on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n