“The Caribbean island is mad keen on cricket and I know the idea of the game being played by blind and visually impaired players really grips people's imaginations”, said England blind cricket coach Andy Sellins.

West Indies cricket team have always enthralled cricket lovers all over world with their talent. Now, their blind cricket team will do the same. The England blind cricket team and former stars Desmond Haynes and Devon Malcolm assisted by the London Community Cricket Association will coach the West Indies’ first blind cricket team.

Coaching sessions for young and adult players will be held across the island and cricket clothing, equipment and coaching material will also be supplied.

Tim Gutteridge, star of the England blind cricket is of the opinion that given enthusiasm among the Caribbean people, “I'm sure they'll be beating us in a few years”. Incidentally, Gutteridge was voted Player of the Tournament in Blind Cricket World Cup held in India.

Experts feel that such an endeavour will help those with a disability and those without the opportunities to develop and maximise their talents. A match between the England blind team and a team of past and present West Indian players lead by Desmond Haynes will be played as part of this initiative.