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eClinicalWorks Partners with CABUSA and

Samarthanam USA to Support First-Ever USA

Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
he Cricket Association for the Blind in the
United States of America (CABUSA) and
TSamarthanam USA have announced a ma-
jor partnership with eClinicalWorks, which joins
as the proud team sponsor of the first-ever USA
Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind. The team will
represent the United States at the inaugural Wom-
en’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, 2025. The
16-member squad is currently in India undergoing in-
tensive training as they prepare for the tournament.
eClinicalWorks, long known for supporting
community-driven initiatives across the country,
has extended its commitment to inclusivity and
empowerment through sports by backing this his-
toric team. The sponsorship comes at a pivotal mo-
ment, giving the players the support they need as
they embark on their World Cup campaign.
The inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup –
Cricket for the Blind, 2025 will be played across
New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo from No-
vember 11–23, featuring six nations: Australia, In-
dia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA. and look forward to celebrating the triumphs and our deep gratitude to Samarthanam and Dr. Ma-
Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Mahantesh growth of these inspiring women.” hantesh for their unwavering support and belief in
G. Kivadasannavar, Chairman of Samarthanam Team captain Abey Finklea expressed her appre- the growth of blind cricket worldwide. Together,
International, said, “This is a proud and emotional ciation for the support: “As the Captain of the U.S. we continue to champion empowerment through
moment for CABUSA and every individual who Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind, I would like sport.”
believed in these incredible women. Their journey to extend my sincere gratitude to our sponsors for Six nations — Australia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri
is a testament to courage, teamwork, and the pow- their unwavering support and their commitment Lanka, the United States, and host India — will
er of inclusion. The jersey they wear tells a story of to advancing our team and organization. compete in the inaugural World Cup. Five teams
resilience and hope — a story that belongs to every Although our team was established only five are scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Novem-
visually impaired athlete who dares to dream. We months ago and many of our players are new to the ber 10 ahead of the grand inauguration ceremony
are deeply grateful to eClinicalWorks for standing sport, our progress has been exceptional. In prepa- on November 11 at Modern School, Barakham-
beside us and sharing our vision of empowerment ration for the upcoming World Cup, we recently ba Road. The tournament will feature 15 league
through sport.” played our first official match as a team — and I matches, two semi-finals, and a grand finale. Paki-
What began as a dream has now become a na- am proud to share that we secured victory in our stan will play all its matches at the neutral venue in
tional movement. Over the past year, the team’s debut practice game. Competing against the Delhi Colombo, Sri Lanka.
outreach campaign has engaged more than 1,000 team, which has been training together for a sig- The World Cup is organized by CABI, the
visually impaired individuals across the United nificantly longer period, our players demonstrated cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Dis-
States. Driven by the strategic vision of Dr. Mah- remarkable dedication, skill, and teamwork that abled, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Cricket
antesh, Founder of Samarthanam and Chairman led to our success. On behalf of the entire team, Association for the Visually Handicapped — a col-
of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India, thank you for believing in our vision and for play- laboration that underscores India’s leadership in
and supported by volunteers of Samarthanam ing an integral role in our journey.” promoting inclusive sporting platforms, especially
USA, the initiative is reshaping perceptions of dis- CABUSA President Ajith Bhaskar added his for women athletes with disabilities.
ability and promoting inclusion through cricket. greetings and gratitude: “I extend my heartfelt USA SQUAD:
“At eClinicalWorks, we are extremely proud wishes to all the teams participating in the up-
to support the first-ever USA Women’s Cricket coming Women’s Cricket World Cup. This global Stacy Ranelle Devaughn, Marcia Rachael Harvey, Ana Luisa
Team for the Blind. We believe this is a huge step platform stands as a powerful symbol of determi-
towards breaking down barriers and redefining nation and inclusivity, and I am immensely proud Moss, Shannon Krysti Britt, Angela Marie Bambrey, Tina Ann
possibilities,” said Mahesh Navani, COO, eClini- of the athletes representing the United States with Gruchow, Meghan Elizabeth Whalen, Kathryn Ann Pavlacka,
calWorks. “This partnership is particularly special dedication and spirit. We sincerely thank eClini- Melissa Jean Hoyt, Caroline Elizabeth Carper, Liana Williams,
to us, as the spirit of sportsmanship guides our op- calWorks for joining hands with us as the team Amandeep Kaur, Tatyana Lache Tolliver-Hughes, Malibu Le
erations, encouraging teamwork, resilience and in- sponsor, making it possible for our players to pur-
clusivity. We are thrilled to be part of this journey sue their dreams on the world stage. I also extend Ann Wardlaw, Idahni Barrera, Abigail Elizabeth Finklea

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