Indore cricketer Kamal Kanchole selected for Indian wheelchair cricket team
The 32-year-old all-rounder is the only player from Madhya Pradesh to join the national squad.
Kamal Kanchole, a 32-year-old cricketer from Indore, has been selected for the Indian wheelchair cricket team, according to Bhaskar English. Kanchole, who lost the use of his legs to polio at age two, is the only representative from Madhya Pradesh in the national side.
The all-rounder has already played two international matches against Sri Lanka. During one match, Kanchole faced three balls and hit two fours when the team required 10 to 12 runs to win. He is expected to play at number five for the national team due to the presence of experienced batters.
Kanchole currently drives a passenger auto-rickshaw to support his family and fund his own sporting requirements. He has stated that he has not received any financial benefits from cricket and has requested that the government offer monetary aid, travel costs, and better facilities to help players manage their sporting needs.
The Madhya Pradesh wheelchair cricket team captain has scored more than 2,600 runs, including two centuries and 14 half-centuries, and has taken 36 wickets. He also bowls medium-fast.
Shahzad Ali, president of the Wheelchair Disable Sports Association, Indore-Madhya Pradesh, said Kanchole has worked consistently for nearly 10 years. Kanchole now hopes to participate in a proposed series against Nepal.