Tushar Paul
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1983 Malda, West Bengal, India |
| Batting | Right-handed Wicket-keeper-Batsman |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
| Relations | Mukti Paul nee Hazra
(wife) (m. 2007) Turya Paul (Son) |
| International information | |
| National side | |
Tushar Paul[2](born 17 March 1983) is an Indian international cricketer and wicket-keeper batsman for the Indian Cricket Team for the physically challenged, founded by Ajit Wadekar. [3][4][5]
Early life
A school teacher and father of a nine-year-old son, Tushar Paul lost his right leg in a road accident in 1993. He had his right ankle amputated when he was 10 and has been using a prosthetic leg ever since.
Playing career
First Tour of Pakistan
In his first tour to Pakistan in 2012, he impressed many players, who noted Paul's natural talent. That year, he was also invited as a celebrity guest to Dadagiri Unlimited season 3, hosted by Mithun Chakraborty. Paul has been a highly successful wicket-keeper for India's physically challenged teams for many years.
ICRC International T20 Cricket Tournament for people with physical disabilities
Tushar played as a team member in the ICRC International T20 Cricket Tournament for people with physical disabilities held from 2 to 10 September 2015 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Bangladesh Cricket Board, and Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, it was the first multi-team tournament of its kind. [6] Its slogan was ‘We Can Do It Too’. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the tournament at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was the brand ambassador. [7] The competing teams were Bangladesh, India (All India Cricket Association for the Physically Challenged), Pakistan (Pakistan Disabled Cricket Association), Afghanistan, and England (ECB).[7] All the teams except India's were recognised by their national cricket boards.
T20 international series
Tushar has been playing physically challenged cricket since 2003 (domestic cricket) and 2012 (international cricket). Tushar always requires a substitute runner. However, he is now a key member of the Indian Cricket Team for the Physically Challenged (a non-profit organization).[8] The physically challenged team often receives less popular support and recognition compared to other teams. Last year [9] they won a World Disability Series [10] in England (India won the T20 Physical Disability World Series, hosted by Blackfinch, Worcestershire). India remained undefeated throughout the six-nation tournament, [11] including warm-up games. In the final, they defeated hosts England by 36 runs. [12] As a wicket-keeper batsman, Paul played in four matches of the tournament, including the final, and effected eight dismissals—four catches and four stumpings. [13] Paul has also toured South Africa and Bangladesh. [14] [15] [7] [16] [17][18] [19][19], Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Teaching career
He has been teaching English at Raniganj KC High School in Malda since 2006.
References
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- ↑ https://books.google.com/books/about/Sport_Development_in_Action.html?id=NLJqDwAAQBAJ
- ↑ "5-nation int'l cricket tournament for disabled from 2 Sept". NTV. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-08-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Sarker, Md. Abu Talha (September 11, 2015). "International T20 cricket starts for the disabled". The Independent. Retrieved October 14, 2017. Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "ICRC T20 Disabled Cricket Tournament - Bangladesh [Pictures]". www.pakpassion.net. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
- ↑ "5-nation int'l cricket tournament for disabled from 2 Sept". NTV. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-08-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "ICRC tournament a landmark event for physical disability cricket globally, says ECB official". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ↑ "England PD in ICRC T20 title triumph". England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). September 10, 2015. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2015. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Physio helps England physical disability cricket team become world champions". The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Disability not a difficulty". The Daily Star. September 2, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
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