Blind Cricket is played with a size three football containing ball bearings. The teams are composed of players from up to five different sight categories B1, low partial, B2, B3 and B4. B1 is totally blind and the sight categories then move upwards in levels of sight. Each sight category is subject to different rules and compensations in order to make the playing field as level as possible. For example, a B1 player receives two bounce bowling and is allowed to catch opposing batsmen out one bounce. B1 players also have to bowl around a third of their side’s overs and each team must field at least three B1 players.
If you are interested in the rules of Blind Cricket then it is best to look at the website www.blindcricket.org.uk where a full and in depth insight can be gained. What it is important to say here is that the game boasts an extremely lively circuit with vibrant clubs who can offer cricket to a range of differently interested parties. We have a two division structure so that those keen to play competitively can, and those keen to play recreationally can too, but within a structured league programme.
The game boasts a friendly and sociable atmosphere with each club offering something unique to the game. Most people would cite the camaraderie, the social atmosphere and the opportunity to share experiences with other visually impaired people as major reasons for playing the game.
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