They can’t speak or hear, yet they have made a strong statement. The Virender Singh-led Indian deaf cricket team outclassed Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch the inaugural Deaf T20I Asia Cup at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday. The feat is remarkable, considering 11 out of the 16-player squad, including skipper Virender, are jobless, meaning they don’t have a steady income.

Head coach Dev Dutt is hoping this stellar show can draw the attention of the BCCI and government authorities, who can offer employment to these 
talented cricketers.