Blind Low Vision

Blind cricket has a rich history throughout Victoria with the Victorian Blind Cricket Association (VBCA) supporting Blind cricket for over 100 years.

Blind cricket was invented in Melbourne in 1922 with the world’s first sports ground and clubhouse for blind people developed at Kooyong, Melbourne in 1928. The venue at Kooyong is still used today as the home of the VBCA.

The game of blind cricket is a version of the game which has been adapted so that it can be played by blind and partially sighted players. The pitch measures the same length and width as used in sighted cricket. The boundaries are measured 40 metres in a circle around the pitch and indicated by a white line with orange witches hats at intervals.

The current ball used is made of white plastic with metal washers inside to give the ball an audible sound when bowled or thrown. The VBCA plays an important role in the community by developing and providing opportunities for people who are blind or vision-impaired to enjoy the recreational and social benefits of cricket.

Additionally, the VBCA participates in cricket matches against sighted opposition in keeping with the philosophy of integration and working to remove barriers and isolating influences of having limited vision. For more information on Blind Cricket, visit vbca.org.au

National Cricket Inclusion Championships

The Victorian Blind team competes as a representative team in the National Cricket Inclusion Championships each year.