Bangladesh is set to make history by hosting an international tournament for visually impaired cricketers for the first time, with the Cricket for the Blind Asia Cup 2026 scheduled to take place from November 15 to 20.

All matches of the six-day competition will be held at Anvir Cricket Stadium in ABG Sports City.

ABG Sports City will serve as the venue partner for the international event, while Safwan Bashundhara Global (SBG) is the title sponsor and T Sports is the media partner.

Five Asian countries will compete in the tournament: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The participation of visually impaired cricketers from these countries, including the host nation, has already generated considerable interest.

The competition is being organised by the Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC), which is affiliated with World Blind Cricket Limited (WBC).

ABG Sports City has already demonstrated its capacity to host international cricket events. Recently, Anvir Cricket Stadium hosted a two-day preparatory match involving the national teams of Bangladesh and the West Indies. The Malaysia national cricket team has also played at the venue.

By hosting the Asia Cup for blind cricketers, the sports complex has another opportunity to strengthen its position on the international sporting stage.

Organisers expect the tournament to go beyond competition on the cricket field and spread messages of friendship, inclusion and equality through sports.

Title sponsor SBG believes the event will provide an important platform to showcase the talent and abilities of visually impaired cricketers at the international level. The tournament is also expected to help strengthen Bangladesh’s reputation as a destination for international sporting events.