Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended best wishes to all the teams and supporting staff who have come to participate in the T20 World Cup for the Blind 2017. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the T20 World Cup will showcase quality sporting talent among the players and will popularise cricket among blind persons. <br/><br/>Sports Minister Vijay Goel has assured support from his Ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) to promote Cricket for the Blind in the country. Speaking at the Inauguration of the second World T-20 Cricket for Blind Championship organized by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, CABI, he said, Department of Sports will consider a suggestion from CABI to grant it recognition so that events related to blind cricketers get financial assistance from the government.<br/><br/>Wishing best to all the 10 participating nations including India in the 2nd World T20 Cricket for Blind Championship, the Minister said, day is not far off when Cricket for Blind will strengthen further its recognition professionally and attract more support from all important stakeholders for promotion of the game.