least twice when bowled to a completely blind batsman (once when bowled to a partially sighted batsman), but must not be rolling. Totally blind batsmen cannot be out due to being stumped, and must be found to be LBW twice before going out. Totally blind fielders are allowed to take a catch on the bounce. World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) The WBCC was established in 1996 during an international cricket meeting held in New Delhi, India in September 1996. The WBCC was set up with the objective of promoting and administering the game of blind cricket globally. Today the WBCC has 10 full members namely Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies and Nepal. George Abraham of India is the founding Chairman of the WBCC. Under his leadership, the inaugural Blind Cricket World Cup was held in New Delhi in November 1998. Seven countries participated. Peter Donovan of Australia took over as chairman in 2004. In November 2008, George Abraham was re-elected as president of the WBCC. Blind Cricket World Cup 1998 (Winner South Africa) The first World Cup Cricket for the blind competition was held in New Delhi, India. The tournament was named & designated as, "Kanishka World Cup Cricket for the Blind", because of the sponsorship by Hotel Kanishka of Ministry of Tourism Government of India, as informed by the then Director Administration, Retd. Lt. Col Sardev Singh from the Indian Army and his daughter Rakhee who was volunteering for this tournament. Further to this, a major portion of the expenses for stay & important events held for all the teams; management /players were borne by Hotel Kanishka. A suite was also provided for meetings & management to work from within the hotel. The match resulted in South Africa winning against Pakistan in the final. India and Australia were the two semi-finalists. 2002 (Winner Pakistan) The second World Cup was held in Chennai, India in December. Pakistan defeated South Africa in the finals. 2006 (Winner Pakistan) The third World Cup was held in Islamabad, Pakistan defeated India, under the leadership of Aga Shaukat-Ali, the founder of Pakistan Blind Cricket Council. 2014 (Winner India) On 7 December 2014, India defeated Pakistan in the final at Cape Town, South Africa. 2018 (Winner India) On 20 January 2018, India defeated Pakistan in the final at Sharjah. T20 Blind Cricket World Cup 2012 winner India The